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Basalt

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Basalt vs Arkose Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
Clastic
1.2 Color
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
Reddish Brown
1.3 Maintenance
More
Less
1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
1.5 Appearance
Dull and Soft
Rough and Dull

Texture of Basalt and Arkose

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