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Variolite
Variolite

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Nephelinite



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Variolite vs Nephelinite Texture

Texture

Texture

Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
Aphanitic

Color

Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, White

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull and Soft
Skeletal

Texture of Variolite and Nephelinite

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