Gabbro vs Hornfels Texture
Texture
Phaneritic
  
Granular, Platy
  
Color
Dark Grey to Black
  
Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Reddish Brown
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Appearance
Veined and Shiny
  
Dull
  
Texture of Gabbro and Hornfels
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Gabbro and Hornfels. Texture of Gabbro is Phaneritic whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Gabbro vs Hornfels texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.