Siltstone vs Metapelite 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
  
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.