Schist vs Gneiss Texture
Texture
Foliated, Platy
  
Banded, Foliated, Platy
  
Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver
  
Black, Brown, Pink, Red, White
  
Maintenance
Less
  
More
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
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.