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Schist vs Pegmatite Texture


Pegmatite vs Schist Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated, Platy   
Pegmatitic   

Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver   
Black, Brown, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, Red, Rust, Silver, White, Yellow   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
No   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Layered and Shiny   
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny   

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Texture of Schist and Pegmatite

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

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