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Slate vs Blueschist Texture


Blueschist vs Slate Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated   
Foliated   

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

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
No   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
No   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
No   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Dull   
Dull and Banded   

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Texture of Slate and Blueschist

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

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