Slate vs Jaspillite Texture
Texture
Foliated
  
Banded, Trellis
  
Color
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Light to Dark Grey, Purple, Red, Shades of Blue
  
Red, Reddish Brown
  
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
  
Banded and Glassy
  
Texture of Slate and Jaspillite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Slate and Jaspillite. Texture of Slate is Foliated whereas that of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Slate vs Jaspillite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.