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Schist vs Shale Texture


Shale vs Schist Texture


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   

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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.

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