Soapstone vs Claystone Texture
Texture
Polished
  
Clastic
  
Color
Black, Black to Grey, Green, Grey
  
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Grey, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
Maintenance
Less
  
More
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Dull, Banded and Foilated
  
Rough and Dull
  
Texture of Soapstone and Claystone
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Soapstone and Claystone. Texture of Soapstone is Polished whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Soapstone vs Claystone texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.