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Diatomite vs Andesite Texture

1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
1.2 Color
Grey, White, Yellow
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
1.3 Maintenance
Less
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1.4 Durability
Non-Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
1.5 Appearance
Soft
Dull and Soft

Texture of Diatomite and Andesite

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