Travertine vs Diatomite Texture
Texture
Banded
  
Clastic or Non-Clastic
  
Color
Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Grey, Red, White, Yellow
  
Grey, White, Yellow
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Non-Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Appearance
Fibrous
  
Soft
  
Texture of Travertine and Diatomite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Travertine and Diatomite. Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Travertine vs Diatomite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.