Diatomite vs Variolite Texture
Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic
  
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
  
Color
Grey, White, Yellow
  
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Non-Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
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.