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