×

Andesite
Andesite

Diabase
Diabase



ADD
Compare
X
Andesite
X
Diabase

Andesite vs Diabase Texture

Add ⊕
1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
Aphanitic, Granular
1.2 Color
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
Dark Grey to Black
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
Vesicular

Texture of Andesite and Diabase

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