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Sandstone vs Quartzite Texture


Quartzite vs Sandstone Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic, Granular, Rough   
Foliated, Granular   

Color
Beige, Black, Brown, Colourless, Cream, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Light Green, Light to Dark Grey, Pink, Red, White, Yellow   
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Light Grey, Purple, White, Yellow   

Maintenance
More   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Appearance
Rough   
Lustrous   

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Texture of Sandstone and Quartzite

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Sandstone and Quartzite. Texture of Sandstone is Clastic, Granular, Rough whereas that of Quartzite is Foliated, Granular. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Sandstone vs Quartzite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.

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