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Aplite vs Andesite Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Granular, Graphic
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
1.2 Color
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
1.3 Maintenance
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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
Veined or Pebbled
Dull and Soft

Texture of Aplite and Andesite

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