Granite vs Novaculite Texture
Texture
Granular, Phaneritic
  
Banded, Glassy, Rough, Vitreous
  
Color
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White
  
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, 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
  
Glassy or Pearly
  
Texture of Granite and Novaculite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Granite and Novaculite. Texture of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Novaculite is Banded, Glassy, Rough, Vitreous. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Granite vs Novaculite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.