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Basanite 
Basanite 

Gneiss
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Basanite  vs Gneiss Texture

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Texture

Texture

Aphanitic to Porphyritic
Banded, Foliated, Platy

Color

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

Maintenance

Less
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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Glassy or Pearly
Foliated

Texture of Basanite  and Gneiss

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