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Schist vs Gneiss Texture

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Texture

Texture

Foliated, Platy
Banded, Foliated, Platy

Color

Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver
Black, Brown, Pink, Red, White

Maintenance

Less
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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Layered and Shiny
Foliated

Texture of Schist and Gneiss

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