Chalk vs Anorthosite Texture

Chalk

Anorthosite

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Texture

Clastic or Non-Clastic

Foliated, Glassy

Color

Grey, White, Yellow

Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Green, Grey, Light Greenish Grey, Pink, White

Maintenance

Less

Durability

Durable

Water Resistant

✔ ✘

Scratch Resistant

✔ ✘

Stain Resistant

✔ ✘

Wind Resistant

✔ ✘

Acid Resistant

✔ ✘

Appearance

Soft

Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny

Texture of Chalk and Anorthosite

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