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Anorthosite vs Hornblendite Texture


Hornblendite vs Anorthosite Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated, Glassy   
Banded, Foliated, Massive   

Color
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Green, Grey, Light Greenish Grey, Pink, White   
Black, Brown, Green, Grey   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
No   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
No   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny   
Foliated   

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Texture of Anorthosite and Hornblendite

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

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