Ijolite vs Diabase Texture

Ijolite

Diabase

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1 Texture

1.1 Texture

Earthy, Granular

Aphanitic, Granular

1.2 Color

Brown, Buff, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, White

Dark Grey to Black

1.3 Maintenance

Less

1.4 Durability

Durable

1.4.1 Water Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.2 Scratch Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.3 Stain Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.4 Wind Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.5 Acid Resistant

✔ ✘

1.5 Appearance

Banded and Foilated

Vesicular

Texture of Ijolite and Diabase

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