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Aplite vs Andesite Texture

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Texture

Texture

Granular, Graphic
Aphanitic to Porphyritic

Color

Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow

Maintenance

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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

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.