Amphibolite vs Nephelinite Texture
Texture
Banded, Foliated, Massive
  
Aphanitic
  
Color
Black, Brown, Green, Grey
  
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, White
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Foliated
  
Skeletal
  
Texture of Amphibolite and Nephelinite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Amphibolite and Nephelinite. Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Amphibolite vs Nephelinite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.