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Shale vs Slate Texture


Slate vs Shale Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic, Splintery  
Foliated  

Color
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow  
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Light to Dark Grey, Purple, Red, Shades of Blue  

Maintenance
More  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
No  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
No  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
No  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
No  
No  

Acid Resistant
No  
No  

Appearance
Muddy  
Dull  

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Texture of Shale and Slate

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

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