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