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Porphyry and Amphibolite


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All about Amphibolite and Porphyry Properties

Know all about Amphibolite and Porphyry properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Porphyry is Porphyritic. Amphibolite appears Foliated and Porphyry appears Dull. The luster of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull while that of Porphyry is dull. Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors. The commercial uses of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.

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