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Phyllite vs Basanite  Texture

Texture

Texture

Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty
Aphanitic to Porphyritic

Color

Black to Grey, Light Greenish Grey
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White

Maintenance

More
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Crinkled or Wavy
Glassy or Pearly

Texture of Phyllite and Basanite 

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