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Basanite  vs Diatomite Texture

Texture

Texture

Aphanitic to Porphyritic
Clastic or Non-Clastic

Color

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

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Non-Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Glassy or Pearly
Soft

Texture of Basanite  and Diatomite

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