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Schist vs Slate Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Foliated, Platy
Foliated
1.2 Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Light to Dark Grey, Purple, Red, Shades of Blue
1.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
1.5 Appearance
Layered and Shiny
Dull

Texture of Schist and Slate

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