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Trachyte
Trachyte

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Trachyte vs Shale Texture

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Texture

Texture

Aphanitic to Porphyritic
Clastic, Splintery

Color

Black, Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Grey, Light to Dark Grey, White
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow

Maintenance

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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Banded
Muddy

Texture of Trachyte and Shale

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