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Andesite vs Diabase Texture

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Texture

Texture

Aphanitic to Porphyritic
Aphanitic, Granular

Color

Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
Dark Grey to Black

Maintenance

More
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

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.