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Andesite

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Andesite vs Arkose Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
Clastic
1.2 Color
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
Reddish Brown
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
Rough and Dull

Texture of Andesite and Arkose

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