Appinite vs Diabase 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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Dull, Banded and Foilated
  
Vesicular
  
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.