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Chalk vs Andesite Texture


Andesite vs Chalk Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic   
Aphanitic to Porphyritic   

Color
Grey, White, Yellow   
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow   

Maintenance
Less   
More   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
No   
No   

Scratch Resistant
No   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
Yes   

Appearance
Soft   
Dull and Soft   

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Texture of Chalk and Andesite

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

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