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Diabase

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Diabase vs Arkose Texture

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Texture

Texture

Aphanitic, Granular
Clastic

Color

Dark Grey to Black
Reddish Brown

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Vesicular
Rough and Dull

Texture of Diabase and Arkose

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