Serpentinite vs Shale Texture
Texture
Earthy
  
Clastic, Splintery
  
Color
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, White
  
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
  
Maintenance
Less
  
More
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Rough and Dull
  
Muddy
  
Texture of Serpentinite and Shale
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Serpentinite and Shale. Texture of Serpentinite is Earthy whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Serpentinite vs Shale texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.