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Taconite
Taconite

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Taconite vs Variolite Texture

Texture

Texture

Banded, Trellis
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular

Color

Red, Reddish Brown
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny
Dull and Soft

Texture of Taconite and Variolite

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