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Basalt vs Latite Texture

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Texture

Texture

Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
Aphanitic to Porphyritic

Color

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

Maintenance

More
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull and Soft
Rough

Texture of Basalt and Latite

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