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Shoshonite vs Nephelinite Texture

1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Porphyritic
Aphanitic
1.2 Color
Brown- Black, Dark Brown
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, White
1.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
1.5 Appearance
Dull
Skeletal

Texture of Shoshonite and Nephelinite

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