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Schist vs Argillite Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Foliated, Platy
Clastic, Polished
1.2 Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver
Dark Grey to Black, Pink, Red, White
1.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
81% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
59% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
62% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
42% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
43% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
19% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
38% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
15% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
22% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
1.5 Appearance
Layered and Shiny
Rough and Dull

Texture of Schist and Argillite

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