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Migmatite vs Porphyry Texture


Porphyry vs Migmatite Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated   
Porphyritic   

Color
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Brown- Black, Dark Greenish - Grey, Dark Grey to Black   
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Red, Rust, White   

Maintenance
More   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
No   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
Yes   

Appearance
Dull, Banded and Foilated   
Dull   

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Texture of Migmatite and Porphyry

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Migmatite and Porphyry. Texture of Migmatite is Foliated whereas that of Porphyry is Porphyritic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Migmatite vs Porphyry texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.

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