Porphyry and Amphibolite

All about Porphyry and Amphibolite Properties

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