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Shale

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Shale vs Coquina Texture

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Texture

Texture

Clastic, Splintery
Clastic

Color

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

Maintenance

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Durability

Durable
Non-Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Muddy
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny

Texture of Shale and Coquina

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