Gneiss vs Anorthosite Texture
Texture
Banded, Foliated, Platy
  
Foliated, Glassy
  
Color
Black, Brown, Pink, Red, White
  
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Green, Grey, Light Greenish Grey, Pink, White
  
Maintenance
More
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Foliated
  
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny
  
Texture of Gneiss and Anorthosite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Gneiss and Anorthosite. Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Gneiss vs Anorthosite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.