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