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Aplite vs Anorthosite Texture


Anorthosite vs Aplite Texture


Texture

Texture
Granular, Graphic   
Foliated, Glassy   

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

Maintenance
More   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
No   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
No   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
Yes   
No   

Appearance
Veined or Pebbled   
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny   

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Texture of Aplite and Anorthosite

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

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