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