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Rhyolite vs Kimberlite Texture


Kimberlite vs Rhyolite Texture


Texture

Texture
Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic  
Porphyritic  

Color
Grey, White, Light Black  
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Grey  

Maintenance
More  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Acid Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Appearance
Banded  
Dull and Banded  

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Texture of Rhyolite and Kimberlite

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

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