Schist vs Diatomite Texture
Texture
Foliated, Platy
  
Clastic or Non-Clastic
  
Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver
  
Grey, White, Yellow
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Non-Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Layered and Shiny
  
Soft
  
Texture of Schist and Diatomite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Schist and Diatomite. Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Schist vs Diatomite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.