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Gneiss vs Foidolite Texture


Foidolite vs Gneiss Texture


Texture

Texture
Banded, Foliated, Platy   
Earthy   

Color
Black, Brown, Pink, Red, White   
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink, White   

Maintenance
More   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
No   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
No   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
No   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Foliated   
Dull   

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Texture of Gneiss and Foidolite

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Gneiss and Foidolite. Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Foidolite is Earthy. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Gneiss vs Foidolite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.

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