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Basalt
Basalt

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Essexite 



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Basalt vs Essexite  Texture

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Texture

Texture

Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
Granular

Color

Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
Dark Grey to Black

Maintenance

More
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull and Soft
Banded

Texture of Basalt and Essexite 

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