Shoshonite vs Lherzolite Texture
Texture
Porphyritic
  
Grenue
  
Color
Brown- Black, Dark Brown
  
Black, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Pink, Purple
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Dull
  
Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated
  
Texture of Shoshonite and Lherzolite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Shoshonite and Lherzolite. Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Lherzolite is Grenue. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Shoshonite vs Lherzolite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.