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