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Basalt

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Basalt vs Rhyolite Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic
1.2 Color
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
Grey, White, Light Black
1.3 Maintenance
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1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
1.5 Appearance
Dull and Soft
Banded

Texture of Basalt and Rhyolite

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