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Rhyolite vs Diatomite Texture


Diatomite vs Rhyolite Texture


Texture

Texture
Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic  
Clastic or Non-Clastic  

Color
Grey, White, Light Black  
Grey, White, Yellow  

Maintenance
More  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Non-Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
No  

Scratch Resistant
Yes  
No  

Stain Resistant
Yes  
No  

Wind Resistant
Yes  
No  

Acid Resistant
Yes  
No  

Appearance
Banded  
Soft  

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Texture of Rhyolite and Diatomite

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

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