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