Shale vs Talc carbonate Texture
Texture
Clastic, Splintery
  
Very Soft
  
Color
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
  
Colourless, Grey, White
  
Maintenance
More
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Muddy
  
Soft
  
Texture of Shale and Talc carbonate
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Shale and Talc carbonate. Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Talc carbonate is Very Soft. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Shale vs Talc carbonate texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.