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Diabase vs Hornblendite Texture


Hornblendite vs Diabase Texture


Texture

Texture
Aphanitic, Granular   
Banded, Foliated, Massive   

Color
Dark Grey to Black   
Black, Brown, Green, Grey   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
No   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
Yes   
No   

Appearance
Vesicular   
Foliated   

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Texture of Diabase and Hornblendite

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

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