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Shale vs Siltstone Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Clastic, Splintery
Clastic
1.2 Color
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
Brown, Red, Reddish Brown
1.3 Maintenance
More
Less
1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
59% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
59% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
62% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
62% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
43% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
43% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
38% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
38% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
22% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
22% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
1.5 Appearance
Muddy
Rough

Texture of Shale and Siltstone

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