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Sandstone vs Siltstone Texture


Siltstone vs Sandstone Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic, Granular, Rough   
Clastic   

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

Maintenance
More   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
No   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Appearance
Rough   
Rough   

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Texture of Sandstone and Siltstone

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

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