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Basalt

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Basalt vs Laterite Texture

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Texture

Texture

Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic

Color

Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
Brown, Buff, Red

Maintenance

More
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull and Soft
Rough and Banded

Texture of Basalt and Laterite

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