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