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Diorite
Diorite

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Diorite vs Diabase Texture

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Texture

Texture

Phaneritic
Aphanitic, Granular

Color

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

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Shiny
Vesicular

Texture of Diorite and Diabase

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