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Hornfels
Hornfels

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Hornfels vs Peridotite Texture

Texture

Texture

Granular, Platy
Phaneritic

Color

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

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull
Rough and Shiny

Texture of Hornfels and Peridotite

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