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