Diabase vs Coal Texture

Diabase

Coal

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1 Texture

1.1 Texture

Aphanitic, Granular

Amorphous, Glassy

1.2 Color

Dark Grey to Black

Black, Brown, Dark Brown, Grey, Light to Dark Grey

1.3 Maintenance

Less

1.4 Durability

Durable

1.4.1 Water Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.2 Scratch Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.3 Stain Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.4 Wind Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.5 Acid Resistant

✔ ✘

1.5 Appearance

Vesicular

Veined or Pebbled

Texture of Diabase and Coal

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