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Dacite vs Diabase Texture


Diabase vs Dacite Texture


Texture

Texture
Aphanitic to Porphyritic  
Aphanitic, Granular  

Color
Bluish - Grey, Brown, Grey, Light to Dark Grey  
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
Vesicular  
Vesicular  

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Texture of Dacite and Diabase

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

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