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Tuff vs Quartzite Texture


Quartzite vs Tuff Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic, Pyroclastic   
Foliated, Granular   

Color
Brown, Grey, Yellow   
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Light Grey, Purple, White, Yellow   

Maintenance
More   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
No   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
No   
Yes   

Appearance
Dull, Vesicular and Foilated   
Lustrous   

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Texture of Tuff and Quartzite

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

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