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Diabase vs Tuff Texture


Tuff vs Diabase Texture


Texture

Texture
Aphanitic, Granular   
Clastic, Pyroclastic   

Color
Dark Grey to Black   
Brown, Grey, Yellow   

Maintenance
Less   
More   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
No   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
No   

Acid Resistant
Yes   
No   

Appearance
Vesicular   
Dull, Vesicular and Foilated   

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Texture of Diabase and Tuff

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

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