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Siltstone vs Metapelite Texture


Metapelite vs Siltstone Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic   
Foliated   

Color
Brown, Red, Reddish Brown   
Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Light Green, Light Greenish Grey   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
No   

Acid Resistant
Yes   
No   

Appearance
Rough   
Banded   

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Texture of Siltstone and Metapelite

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

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