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