Shale vs Diatomite Texture
Texture
Clastic, Splintery
  
Clastic or Non-Clastic
  
Color
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
  
Grey, White, Yellow
  
Maintenance
More
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Non-Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
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.