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Slate vs Tuff Texture

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Texture

Texture

Foliated
Clastic, Pyroclastic

Color

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

Maintenance

Less
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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull
Dull, Vesicular and Foilated

Texture of Slate and Tuff

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