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Schist vs Gritstone Texture


Gritstone vs Schist Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated, Platy   
Earthy   

Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver   
Beige, Black, Brown, Colourless, Cream, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Light Green, Light to Dark Grey, Pink, Red, White, Yellow   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

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   
Layered and Foliated   

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Texture of Schist and Gritstone

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

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