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