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Hornfels vs Pegmatite Texture


Pegmatite vs Hornfels Texture


Texture

Texture
Granular, Platy   
Pegmatitic   

Color
Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Reddish Brown   
Black, Brown, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, Red, Rust, Silver, White, Yellow   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
No   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Dull   
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny   

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Texture of Hornfels and Pegmatite

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

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