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