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