Diabase vs Argillite Texture
Texture
Aphanitic, Granular
  
Clastic, Polished
  
Color
Dark Grey to Black
  
Dark Grey to Black, Pink, Red, White
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Vesicular
  
Rough and Dull
  
Texture of Diabase and Argillite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Diabase and Argillite. Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Argillite is Clastic, Polished. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Diabase vs Argillite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.