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Tuff vs Phyllite Texture


Phyllite vs Tuff Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic, Pyroclastic   
Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty   

Color
Brown, Grey, Yellow   
Black to Grey, Light Greenish Grey   

Maintenance
More   
More   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
No   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
No   

Stain Resistant
No   
No   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Dull, Vesicular and Foilated   
Crinkled or Wavy   

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Texture of Tuff and Phyllite

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

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