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Taconite vs Oolite Texture


Oolite vs Taconite Texture


Texture

Texture
Banded, Trellis  
Clastic or Non-Clastic  

Color
Red, Reddish Brown  
Black, Blue, Brown, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, Red, Silver, White, Yellow  

Maintenance
Less  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
No  

Scratch Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
No  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
Yes  
No  

Acid Resistant
No  
No  

Appearance
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny  
Rounded and Rough  

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Texture of Taconite and Oolite

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Taconite and Oolite. Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Taconite vs Oolite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.

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