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Basanite 

Amphibolite
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Basanite  vs Amphibolite Texture

Texture

Texture

Aphanitic to Porphyritic
Banded, Foliated, Massive

Color

Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White
Black, Brown, Green, Grey

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Glassy or Pearly
Foliated

Texture of Basanite  and Amphibolite

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