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Taconite vs Anorthosite Texture


Anorthosite vs Taconite Texture


Texture

Texture
Banded, Trellis   
Foliated, Glassy   

Color
Red, Reddish Brown   
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Green, Grey, Light Greenish Grey, Pink, White   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
No   

Stain Resistant
No   
No   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny   
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny   

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Texture of Taconite and Anorthosite

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

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