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Basalt vs Diatomite Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
Clastic or Non-Clastic
1.2 Color
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
Grey, White, Yellow
1.3 Maintenance
More
Less
1.4 Durability
Durable
Non-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
Soft

Texture of Basalt and Diatomite

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