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Variolite
Variolite

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Variolite vs Hornfels Texture

Texture

Texture

Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
Granular, Platy

Color

Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Reddish Brown

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull and Soft
Dull

Texture of Variolite and Hornfels

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