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Hornfels
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Hornfels vs Andesite Texture

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Texture

Texture

Granular, Platy
Aphanitic to Porphyritic

Color

Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Reddish Brown
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow

Maintenance

Less
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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull
Dull and Soft

Texture of Hornfels and Andesite

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Hornfels and Andesite. Texture of Hornfels is Granular, Platy whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Hornfels vs Andesite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.