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Andesite vs Granite Texture

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Texture

Texture

Aphanitic to Porphyritic
Granular, Phaneritic

Color

Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White

Maintenance

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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull and Soft
Veined or Pebbled

Texture of Andesite and Granite

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