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Diabase vs Rhyolite Texture


Rhyolite vs Diabase Texture


Texture

Texture
Aphanitic, Granular   
Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic   

Color
Dark Grey to Black   
Grey, White, Light Black   

Maintenance
Less   
More   

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   
Banded   

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Texture of Diabase and Rhyolite

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

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