Anorthosite vs Limestone Texture

Anorthosite

Limestone

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1 Texture

1.1 Texture

Foliated, Glassy

Clastic or Non-Clastic

1.2 Color

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

Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Cream, Gold, Green, Grey, Light Green, Light Grey, Linen, Pink, Red, Rust, Silver, White, Yellow

1.3 Maintenance

Less

1.4 Durability

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

Rough and Banded

Texture of Anorthosite and Limestone

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