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