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Schist vs Shale Texture

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Texture

Texture

Foliated, Platy
Clastic, Splintery

Color

Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow

Maintenance

Less
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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Layered and Shiny
Muddy

Texture of Schist and Shale

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