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Schist vs Siltstone Texture


Siltstone vs Schist Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated, Platy  
Clastic  

Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver  
Brown, Red, Reddish Brown  

Maintenance
Less  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
No  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
No  
No  

Wind Resistant
No  
Yes  

Acid Resistant
No  
Yes  

Appearance
Layered and Shiny  
Rough  

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Texture of Schist and Siltstone

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

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