Shale vs Conglomerate Texture

Shale

Conglomerate

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Texture

Clastic, Splintery

Clastic

Color

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

Beige, Black, Brown, Buff, Light to Dark Grey, Orange, Rust, White, Yellow

Maintenance

Durability

Durable

Water Resistant

✔ ✘

Scratch Resistant

✔ ✘

Stain Resistant

✔ ✘

Wind Resistant

✔ ✘

Acid Resistant

✔ ✘

Appearance

Muddy

Shiny and Rounded

Texture of Shale and Conglomerate

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