Gneiss vs Alkali Feldspar Granite Texture
Texture
Banded, Foliated, Platy
  
Phaneritic
  
Color
Black, Brown, Pink, Red, White
  
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White
  
Maintenance
More
  
More
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Foliated
  
Veined or Pebbled
  
Texture of Gneiss and Alkali Feldspar Granite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Gneiss and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Phaneritic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Gneiss vs Alkali Feldspar Granite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.