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Serpentinite vs Diabase Texture


Diabase vs Serpentinite Texture


Texture

Texture
Earthy  
Aphanitic, Granular  

Color
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, White  
Dark Grey to Black  

Maintenance
Less  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
No  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
No  
Yes  

Acid Resistant
No  
Yes  

Appearance
Rough and Dull  
Vesicular  

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Texture of Serpentinite and Diabase

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

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