Sandstone vs Basalt Texture
Texture
Clastic, Granular, Rough
  
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
  
Color
Beige, Black, Brown, Colourless, Cream, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Light Green, Light to Dark Grey, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
  
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
  
Maintenance
More
  
More
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Rough
  
Dull and Soft
  
Texture of Sandstone and Basalt
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Sandstone and Basalt. Texture of Sandstone is Clastic, Granular, Rough whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Sandstone vs Basalt texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.