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Diatomite vs Basalt Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
1.2 Color
Grey, White, Yellow
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
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 Basalt

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