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Andesite

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Andesite vs Laterite Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic
1.2 Color
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
Brown, Buff, Red
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 Banded

Texture of Andesite and Laterite

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