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Basalt vs Gneiss Texture

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Texture

Texture

Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
Banded, Foliated, Platy

Color

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

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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull and Soft
Foliated

Texture of Basalt and Gneiss

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