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