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Shoshonite

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Shoshonite vs Andesite Texture

1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Porphyritic
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
1.2 Color
Brown- Black, Dark Brown
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
1.3 Maintenance
Less
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1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
1.5 Appearance
Dull
Dull and Soft

Texture of Shoshonite and Andesite

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