Hornfels vs Shonkinite Texture
Texture
Granular, Platy
  
Earthy
  
Color
Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Reddish Brown
  
Brown, Buff, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, White
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Dull
  
Banded and Foilated
  
Texture of Hornfels and Shonkinite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Hornfels and Shonkinite. Texture of Hornfels is Granular, Platy whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Hornfels vs Shonkinite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.