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Shoshonite vs Basanite  Texture

1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Porphyritic
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
1.2 Color
Brown- Black, Dark Brown
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White
1.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
81% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
81% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
86% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
86% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
66% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
66% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
49% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
49% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
48% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
48% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
1.5 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.