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Slate vs Evaporite Texture


Evaporite vs Slate Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated   
Earthy   

Color
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Light to Dark Grey, Purple, Red, Shades of Blue   
Colourless, Green, Grey, Silver, White   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
No   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
No   

Wind Resistant
No   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Dull   
Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated   

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Texture of Slate and Evaporite

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

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