Chert vs Porphyry Texture
Texture
Banded, Rough
  
Porphyritic
  
Color
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White
  
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Red, Rust, 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
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Glassy or Pearly
  
Dull
  
Texture of Chert and Porphyry
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Chert and Porphyry. Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Porphyry is Porphyritic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Chert vs Porphyry texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.