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Porphyry vs Felsite Texture


Felsite vs Porphyry Texture


Texture

Texture
Porphyritic   
Arborescent Patterned, Vitreous   

Color
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Red, Rust, White   
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, Tan, Yellow   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
No   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
No   

Wind Resistant
No   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
Yes   
No   

Appearance
Dull   
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny   

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Texture of Porphyry and Felsite

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

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