Porphyry vs Aplite Texture
Texture
Porphyritic
  
Granular, Graphic
  
Color
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Red, Rust, White
  
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White
  
Maintenance
Less
  
More
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Dull
  
Veined or Pebbled
  
Texture of Porphyry and Aplite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Porphyry and Aplite. Texture of Porphyry is Porphyritic whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Porphyry vs Aplite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.