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Picrite vs Anorthosite Texture


Anorthosite vs Picrite Texture


Texture

Texture
Earthy, Rough  
Foliated, Glassy  

Color
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Pink, White, Yellow  
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Green, Grey, Light Greenish Grey, Pink, White  

Maintenance
Less  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
Yes  
No  

Stain Resistant
Yes  
No  

Wind Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Acid Resistant
Yes  
No  

Appearance
Rough and Shiny  
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny  

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Texture of Picrite and Anorthosite

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

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