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Picrite
Picrite

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Picrite vs Basanite  Texture

Texture

Texture

Earthy, Rough
Aphanitic to Porphyritic

Color

Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Pink, White, Yellow
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Rough and Shiny
Glassy or Pearly

Texture of Picrite and Basanite 

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