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