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Scoria vs Andesite Texture

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Texture

Texture

Vesicular
Aphanitic to Porphyritic

Color

Black, Brown, Dark Grey to Black, Red
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow

Maintenance

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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Glassy and Vesicular
Dull and Soft

Texture of Scoria and Andesite

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