Hornfels vs Diorite 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
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
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.