Aplite vs Kimberlite Texture
Texture
Granular, Graphic
  
Porphyritic
  
Color
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White
  
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Grey
  
Maintenance
More
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Veined or Pebbled
  
Dull and Banded
  
Texture of Aplite and Kimberlite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Aplite and Kimberlite. Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Kimberlite is Porphyritic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Aplite vs Kimberlite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.