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Appinite
Appinite

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Appinite vs Diabase Texture

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Texture

Texture

Porphyritic
Aphanitic, Granular

Color

Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Grey
Dark Grey to Black

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull, Banded and Foilated
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Texture of Appinite and Diabase

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