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Siltstone vs Banded iron formation Texture


Banded iron formation vs Siltstone Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic   
Banded, Trellis   

Color
Brown, Red, Reddish Brown   
Red, Reddish Brown   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
No   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
No   

Acid Resistant
Yes   
No   

Appearance
Rough   
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny   

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Texture of Siltstone and Banded iron formation

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

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