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Tuff vs Andesite Texture


Andesite vs Tuff Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic, Pyroclastic   
Aphanitic to Porphyritic   

Color
Brown, Grey, Yellow   
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow   

Maintenance
More   
More   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
No   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
Yes   

Appearance
Dull, Vesicular and Foilated   
Dull and Soft   

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Texture of Tuff and Andesite

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

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