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