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Basalt vs Aplite Texture

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Texture

Texture

Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
Granular, Graphic

Color

Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White

Maintenance

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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull and Soft
Veined or Pebbled

Texture of Basalt and Aplite

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