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Diabase
Diabase

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Diabase vs Basanite  Texture

Texture

Texture

Aphanitic, Granular
Aphanitic to Porphyritic

Color

Dark Grey to Black
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Vesicular
Glassy or Pearly

Texture of Diabase and Basanite 

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