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Sandstone vs Schist Texture


Schist vs Sandstone Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic, Granular, Rough  
Foliated, Platy  

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

Maintenance
More  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
Yes  
No  

Stain Resistant
No  
No  

Wind Resistant
Yes  
No  

Acid Resistant
Yes  
No  

Appearance
Rough  
Layered and Shiny  

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Texture of Sandstone and Schist

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

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