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Slate vs Scoria Texture


Scoria vs Slate Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated   
Vesicular   

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

Maintenance
Less   
More   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
No   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Dull   
Glassy and Vesicular   

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Texture of Slate and Scoria

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

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