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Andesite vs Rhyolite Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic
1.2 Color
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
Grey, White, Light Black
1.3 Maintenance
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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
Banded

Texture of Andesite and Rhyolite

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