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Shale vs Diatomite Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Clastic, Splintery
Clastic or Non-Clastic
1.2 Color
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
Grey, White, Yellow
1.3 Maintenance
More
Less
1.4 Durability
Durable
Non-Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
1.5 Appearance
Muddy
Soft

Texture of Shale and Diatomite

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