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Andesite

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Andesite vs Anorthosite Texture

1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
Foliated, Glassy
1.2 Color
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Green, Grey, Light Greenish Grey, Pink, White
1.3 Maintenance
More
Less
1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
1.5 Appearance
Dull and Soft
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny

Texture of Andesite and Anorthosite

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