Oolite vs Variolite Texture
Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic
  
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
  
Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, Red, Silver, White, Yellow
  
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Rounded and Rough
  
Dull and Soft
  
Texture of Oolite and Variolite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Oolite and Variolite. Texture of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Oolite vs Variolite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.