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Shoshonite
Shoshonite

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Shoshonite vs Basanite  Texture

Texture

Texture

Porphyritic
Aphanitic to Porphyritic

Color

Brown- Black, Dark Brown
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull
Glassy or Pearly

Texture of Shoshonite and Basanite 

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