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Diatomite vs Diabase Texture


Diabase vs Diatomite Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic   
Aphanitic, Granular   

Color
Grey, White, Yellow   
Dark Grey to Black   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Non-Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
No   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
No   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
No   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
No   
Yes   

Appearance
Soft   
Vesicular   

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Texture of Diatomite and Diabase

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

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