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Granite vs Gneiss Texture

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Texture

Texture

Granular, Phaneritic
Banded, Foliated, Platy

Color

Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White
Black, Brown, Pink, Red, White

Maintenance

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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Veined or Pebbled
Foliated

Texture of Granite and Gneiss

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