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Shale vs Gneiss Texture

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Texture

Texture

Clastic, Splintery
Banded, Foliated, Platy

Color

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

Maintenance

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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Muddy
Foliated

Texture of Shale and Gneiss

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