Taconite vs Anthracite Texture
Texture
Banded, Trellis
  
Amorphous, Glassy
  
Color
Red, Reddish Brown
  
Black, Brown, Dark Brown, Grey, Light to Dark Grey
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny
  
Veined or Pebbled
  
Texture of Taconite and Anthracite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Taconite and Anthracite. Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Taconite vs Anthracite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.