Larvikite vs Porphyry Texture
Texture
Phaneritic
  
Porphyritic
  
Color
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey, 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
Yes
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Shiny
  
Dull
  
Texture of Larvikite and Porphyry
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Larvikite and Porphyry. Texture of Larvikite is Phaneritic whereas that of Porphyry is Porphyritic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Larvikite vs Porphyry texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.