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Blueschist vs Diabase Texture


Diabase vs Blueschist Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated   
Aphanitic, Granular   

Color
Blue, Bluish - Grey, Purple, Shades of Blue   
Dark Grey to Black   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
No   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
No   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
No   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
No   
Yes   

Appearance
Dull and Banded   
Vesicular   

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Texture of Blueschist and Diabase

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

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