Laterite vs Basalt Texture
Texture
Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic
  
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
  
Color
Brown, Buff, Red
  
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
  
Maintenance
Less
  
More
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Rough and Banded
  
Dull and Soft
  
Texture of Laterite and Basalt
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Laterite and Basalt. Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Laterite vs Basalt texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.