Chert vs Basalt Texture
Texture
Texture
Banded, Rough
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
Color
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
Maintenance
Less
More
Durability
Durable
Durable
Water Resistant
Yes
No
Scratch Resistant
Yes
Yes
Stain Resistant
Yes
Yes
Wind Resistant
No
No
Acid Resistant
Yes
Yes
Appearance
Glassy or Pearly
Dull and Soft
Texture of Chert and Basalt
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Chert and Basalt. Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Chert vs Basalt texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.
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