Porphyry vs Nephelinite Texture
Texture
Porphyritic
  
Aphanitic
  
Color
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Red, Rust, White
  
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, White
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
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
  
Skeletal
  
Texture of Porphyry and Nephelinite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Porphyry and Nephelinite. Texture of Porphyry is Porphyritic whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Porphyry vs Nephelinite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.