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Basalt vs Phyllite Texture

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Texture

Texture

Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty

Color

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

Maintenance

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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull and Soft
Crinkled or Wavy

Texture of Basalt and Phyllite

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