Marble vs Diabase Texture
Texture
Granular
  
Aphanitic, Granular
  
Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Grey, Pink, White
  
Dark Grey to Black
  
Maintenance
More
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Veined and Shiny
  
Vesicular
  
Texture of Marble and Diabase
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Marble and Diabase. Texture of Marble is Granular whereas that of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Marble vs Diabase texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.