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Diabase vs Diatomite Texture

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Texture

Texture

Aphanitic, Granular
Clastic or Non-Clastic

Color

Dark Grey to Black
Grey, White, Yellow

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Non-Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Vesicular
Soft

Texture of Diabase and Diatomite

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