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Shale vs Amphibolite Texture


Amphibolite vs Shale Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic, Splintery   
Banded, Foliated, Massive   

Color
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow   
Black, Brown, Green, Grey   

Maintenance
More   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
No   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
No   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
Yes   

Appearance
Muddy   
Foliated   

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Texture of Shale and Amphibolite

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

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