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Hornfels vs Diorite Texture

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Texture

Texture

Granular, Platy
Phaneritic

Color

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

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull
Shiny

Texture of Hornfels and Diorite

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