Carbonatite vs Andesite Texture
Texture
Granular, Poikiloblastic
  
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
  
Color
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink, White
  
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
  
Maintenance
Less
  
More
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Dull, Banded and Foilated
  
Dull and Soft
  
Texture of Carbonatite and Andesite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Carbonatite and Andesite. Texture of Carbonatite is Granular, Poikiloblastic whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Carbonatite vs Andesite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.