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Slate vs Phonolite Texture

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Texture

Texture

Foliated
Granular

Color

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

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull
Banded and Foilated

Texture of Slate and Phonolite

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