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Schist vs Anorthosite Texture


Anorthosite vs Schist Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated, Platy   
Foliated, Glassy   

Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver   
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Green, Grey, Light Greenish Grey, Pink, White   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
No   
No   

Stain Resistant
No   
No   

Wind Resistant
No   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Layered and Shiny   
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny   

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Texture of Schist and Anorthosite

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

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