Schist vs Phyllite Texture
Texture
Foliated, Platy
  
Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty
  
Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver
  
Black to Grey, Light Greenish Grey
  
Maintenance
Less
  
More
  
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
  
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.