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