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Variolite vs Serpentinite Texture


Serpentinite vs Variolite Texture


Texture

Texture
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular  
Earthy  

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

Maintenance
Less  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
Yes  
No  

Stain Resistant
No  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
No  
No  

Acid Resistant
Yes  
No  

Appearance
Dull and Soft  
Rough and Dull  

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Texture of Variolite and Serpentinite

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

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