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Chalk vs Basanite  Texture

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Texture

Texture

Clastic or Non-Clastic
Aphanitic to Porphyritic

Color

Grey, White, Yellow
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Soft
Glassy or Pearly

Texture of Chalk and Basanite 

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