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