Diorite vs Basaltic Trachyandesite Texture
Texture
Phaneritic
  
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
  
Color
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey, White
  
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Shiny
  
Dull and Soft
  
Texture of Diorite and Basaltic Trachyandesite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Diorite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Diorite vs Basaltic Trachyandesite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.