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Tuff vs Shale Texture

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Texture

Texture

Clastic, Pyroclastic
Clastic, Splintery

Color

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

Maintenance

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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull, Vesicular and Foilated
Muddy

Texture of Tuff and Shale

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