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Diatomite vs Variolite Texture

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
Less
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 Variolite

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