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Shale vs Greenschist Texture

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Texture

Texture

Clastic, Splintery
Foliated, Platy

Color

Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
Dark Greenish - Grey, Green

Maintenance

More
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Muddy
Layered and Shiny

Texture of Shale and Greenschist

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