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Hornfels
Hornfels

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Hornfels vs Diabase Texture

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Texture

Texture

Granular, Platy
Aphanitic, Granular

Color

Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Reddish Brown
Dark Grey to Black

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull
Vesicular

Texture of Hornfels and Diabase

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