Andesite vs Marble Texture
Texture
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
  
Granular
  
Color
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
  
Black, Blue, Brown, Grey, Pink, White
  
Maintenance
More
  
More
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Appearance
Dull and Soft
  
Veined and Shiny
  
Texture of Andesite and Marble
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Andesite and Marble. Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Marble is Granular. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Andesite vs Marble texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.