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Schist vs Phyllite Texture

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Texture

Texture

Foliated, Platy
Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty

Color

Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver
Black to Grey, Light Greenish Grey

Maintenance

Less
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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Layered and Shiny
Crinkled or Wavy

Texture of Schist and Phyllite

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