Felsite vs Diabase Texture

Felsite

Diabase

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Texture

Arborescent Patterned, Vitreous

Aphanitic, Granular

Color

Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, Tan, Yellow

Dark Grey to Black

Maintenance

Less

Durability

Durable

Water Resistant

✔ ✘

Scratch Resistant

✔ ✘

Stain Resistant

✔ ✘

Wind Resistant

✔ ✘

Acid Resistant

✔ ✘

Appearance

Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny

Vesicular

Texture of Felsite and Diabase

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