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