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Felsite vs Basanite  Texture


Basanite  vs Felsite Texture


Texture

Texture
Arborescent Patterned, Vitreous   
Aphanitic to Porphyritic   

Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, Tan, Yellow   
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
No   
Yes   

Appearance
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny   
Glassy or Pearly   

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Texture of Felsite and Basanite 

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

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