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Nephelinite
Nephelinite

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Nephelinite vs Andesite Texture

Texture

Texture

Aphanitic
Aphanitic to Porphyritic

Color

Black, Brown, Green, Grey, White
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow

Maintenance

Less
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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Skeletal
Dull and Soft

Texture of Nephelinite and Andesite

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