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