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Diabase vs Amphibolite Texture

Texture

Texture

Aphanitic, Granular
Banded, Foliated, Massive

Color

Dark Grey to Black
Black, Brown, Green, Grey

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Vesicular
Foliated

Texture of Diabase and Amphibolite

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