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Slate vs Breccia Texture


Breccia vs Slate Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated  
Brecciated, Clastic  

Color
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Light to Dark Grey, Purple, Red, Shades of Blue  
Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rust, White, Yellow  

Maintenance
Less  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
No  
Yes  

Acid Resistant
No  
No  

Appearance
Dull  
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny  

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Texture of Slate and Breccia

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

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