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Shoshonite vs Diabase Texture

Texture

Texture

Porphyritic
Aphanitic, Granular

Color

Brown- Black, Dark Brown
Dark Grey to Black

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull
Vesicular

Texture of Shoshonite and Diabase

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