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Diorite vs Amphibolite Texture


Amphibolite vs Diorite Texture


Texture

Texture
Phaneritic   
Banded, Foliated, Massive   

Color
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey, White   
Black, Brown, Green, Grey   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
No   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
No   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
Yes   

Appearance
Shiny   
Foliated   

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Texture of Diorite and Amphibolite

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Diorite and Amphibolite. Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Diorite vs Amphibolite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.

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