Scoria vs Rhyolite Texture
Texture
Vesicular
  
Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic
  
Color
Black, Brown, Dark Grey to Black, Red
  
Grey, White, Light Black
  
Maintenance
More
  
More
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Glassy and Vesicular
  
Banded
  
Texture of Scoria and Rhyolite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Scoria and Rhyolite. Texture of Scoria is Vesicular whereas that of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Scoria vs Rhyolite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.