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Andesite vs Variolite Texture

1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
1.2 Color
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
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
Dull and Soft

Texture of Andesite and Variolite

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