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