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Anorthosite

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Anorthosite vs Andesite Texture

1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Foliated, Glassy
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
1.2 Color
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Green, Grey, Light Greenish Grey, Pink, White
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
1.3 Maintenance
Less
More
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
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny
Dull and Soft

Texture of Anorthosite and Andesite

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