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