Granite vs Nephelinite Texture
Texture
Granular, Phaneritic
  
Aphanitic
  
Color
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White
  
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, White
  
Maintenance
More
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Veined or Pebbled
  
Skeletal
  
Texture of Granite and Nephelinite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Granite and Nephelinite. Texture of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Granite vs Nephelinite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.