Anorthosite vs Oolite Texture

Anorthosite

Oolite

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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

Black, Blue, Brown, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, Red, 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

Rounded and Rough

Texture of Anorthosite and Oolite

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