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