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Rhyolite

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Rhyolite vs Andesite Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
1.2 Color
Grey, White, Light Black
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
1.3 Maintenance
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1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
1.5 Appearance
Banded
Dull and Soft

Texture of Rhyolite and Andesite

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