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Shoshonite
Shoshonite

Variolite
Variolite



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Shoshonite vs Variolite Texture

Texture

Texture

Porphyritic
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular

Color

Brown- Black, Dark Brown
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull
Dull and Soft

Texture of Shoshonite and Variolite

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