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Laterite vs Rhyolite Texture


Rhyolite vs Laterite Texture


Texture

Texture
Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic  
Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic  

Color
Brown, Buff, Red  
Grey, White, Light Black  

Maintenance
Less  
More  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
No  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
No  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
No  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
No  
Yes  

Acid Resistant
No  
Yes  

Appearance
Rough and Banded  
Banded  

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Texture of Laterite and Rhyolite

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

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