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