Metapelite vs Rhomb Porphyry Texture
Texture
Foliated
  
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
  
Color
Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Light Green, Light Greenish Grey
  
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink, White
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Banded
  
Rough
  
Texture of Metapelite and Rhomb Porphyry
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Metapelite and Rhomb Porphyry. Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Rhomb Porphyry is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Metapelite vs Rhomb Porphyry texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.