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Slate vs Diabase Texture

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Texture

Texture

Foliated
Aphanitic, Granular

Color

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

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull
Vesicular

Texture of Slate and Diabase

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