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