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Diabase vs Metapelite Texture


Metapelite vs Diabase Texture


Texture

Texture
Aphanitic, Granular   
Foliated   

Color
Dark Grey to Black   
Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Light Green, Light Greenish Grey   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
No   

Acid Resistant
Yes   
No   

Appearance
Vesicular   
Banded   

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Texture of Diabase and Metapelite

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

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