Tonalite vs Shonkinite Texture
Texture
Phaneritic
  
Earthy
  
Color
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey, White
  
Brown, Buff, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, White
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Appearance
Banded and Foilated
  
Banded and Foilated
  
Texture of Tonalite and Shonkinite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Tonalite and Shonkinite. Texture of Tonalite is Phaneritic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Tonalite vs Shonkinite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.