Schist vs Laterite Texture

Schist

Laterite

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1 Texture

1.1 Texture

Foliated, Platy

Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic

1.2 Color

Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver

Brown, Buff, Red

1.3 Maintenance

Less

1.4 Durability

Durable

1.4.1 Water Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.2 Scratch Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.3 Stain Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.4 Wind Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.5 Acid Resistant

✔ ✘

1.5 Appearance

Layered and Shiny

Rough and Banded

Texture of Schist and Laterite

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