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Shoshonite

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Shoshonite vs Basalt Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Porphyritic
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
1.2 Color
Brown- Black, Dark Brown
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
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 Basalt

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