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Basanite 

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Basanite  vs Basalt Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
1.2 Color
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
1.3 Maintenance
Less
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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
Glassy or Pearly
Dull and Soft

Texture of Basanite  and Basalt

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