Schist vs Shale Texture
Texture
Foliated, Platy
  
Clastic, Splintery
  
Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver
  
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
  
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
  
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.