Appinite vs Anorthosite Texture
Texture
Porphyritic
  
Foliated, Glassy
  
Color
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Grey
  
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Green, Grey, Light Greenish Grey, Pink, White
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Appearance
Dull, Banded and Foilated
  
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny
  
Texture of Appinite and Anorthosite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Appinite and Anorthosite. Texture of Appinite is Porphyritic whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Appinite vs Anorthosite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.