Aplite vs Amphibolite Texture
Texture
Granular, Graphic
  
Banded, Foliated, Massive
  
Color
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White
  
Black, Brown, Green, Grey
  
Maintenance
More
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Veined or Pebbled
  
Foliated
  
Texture of Aplite and Amphibolite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Aplite and Amphibolite. Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Aplite vs Amphibolite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.