Turbidite vs Variolite Texture

Turbidite

Variolite

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1 Texture

1.1 Texture

Mud-rich, Sandy

Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular

1.2 Color

Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink

Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey

1.3 Maintenance

Less

1.4 Durability

Durable

1.4.1 Water Resistant

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1.4.2 Scratch Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.3 Stain Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.4 Wind Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.5 Acid Resistant

✔ ✘

1.5 Appearance

Dull and Banded

Dull and Soft

Texture of Turbidite and Variolite

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Turbidite and Variolite. Texture of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy 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 Turbidite vs Variolite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.