Diabase vs Novaculite Texture
Texture
Aphanitic, Granular
  
Banded, Glassy, Rough, Vitreous
  
Color
Dark Grey to Black
  
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White
  
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
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Vesicular
  
Glassy or Pearly
  
Texture of Diabase and Novaculite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Diabase and Novaculite. Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Novaculite is Banded, Glassy, Rough, Vitreous. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Diabase vs Novaculite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.