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Trachyte vs Trachyandesite Texture


Trachyandesite vs Trachyte Texture


Texture

Texture
Aphanitic to Porphyritic   
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular   

Color
Black, Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Grey, Light to Dark Grey, White   
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
No   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Banded   
Dull and Soft   

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Texture of Trachyte and Trachyandesite

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

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