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