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Slate vs Essexite  Texture


Essexite  vs Slate Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated   
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
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
No   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Dull   
Banded   

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Texture of Slate and Essexite 

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

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