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Limestone vs Basanite  Texture


Basanite  vs Limestone Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic   
Aphanitic to Porphyritic   

Color
Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Cream, Gold, Green, Grey, Light Green, Light Grey, Linen, Pink, Red, Rust, Silver, White, Yellow   
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White   

Maintenance
More   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
No   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
No   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
No   
Yes   

Appearance
Rough and Banded   
Glassy or Pearly   

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Texture of Limestone and Basanite 

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

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