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Tuff vs Oil shale Texture


Oil shale vs Tuff Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic, Pyroclastic  
Splintery  

Color
Brown, Grey, Yellow  
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow  

Maintenance
More  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
Yes  
No  

Stain Resistant
No  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
No  
No  

Acid Resistant
No  
No  

Appearance
Dull, Vesicular and Foilated  
Muddy  

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Texture of Tuff and Oil shale

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

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