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Gneiss vs Granulite Texture


Granulite vs Gneiss Texture


Texture

Texture
Banded, Foliated, Platy   
Granoblastic   

Color
Black, Brown, Pink, Red, White   
Black, Brown   

Maintenance
More   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Foliated   
Veined or Pebbled   

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Texture of Gneiss and Granulite

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

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