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Shale vs Marl Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Clastic, Splintery
Earthy
1.2 Color
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
Beige, Brown, Green, Grey, White
1.3 Maintenance
More
Less
1.4 Durability
Durable
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
Rough and Dull

Texture of Shale and Marl

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