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Shale

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Shale vs Diabase Texture

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Texture

Texture

Clastic, Splintery
Aphanitic, Granular

Color

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

Maintenance

More
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Muddy
Vesicular

Texture of Shale and Diabase

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