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