Nephelinite vs Amphibolite Texture
Texture
Aphanitic
  
Banded, Foliated, Massive
  
Color
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, White
  
Black, Brown, Green, Grey
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Skeletal
  
Foliated
  
Texture of Nephelinite and Amphibolite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Nephelinite and Amphibolite. Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Nephelinite vs Amphibolite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.