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Arkose vs Granite Texture


Granite vs Arkose Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic  
Granular, Phaneritic  

Color
Reddish Brown  
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White  

Maintenance
Less  
More  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
No  
Yes  

Acid Resistant
Yes  
No  

Appearance
Rough and Dull  
Veined or Pebbled  

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Texture of Arkose and Granite

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

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