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Porphyry vs Phonolite Texture


Phonolite vs Porphyry Texture


Texture

Texture
Porphyritic  
Granular  

Color
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, Rust, White  
Brown, Buff, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, White  

Maintenance
Less  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
No  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
No  
No  

Acid Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Appearance
Dull  
Banded and Foilated  

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Texture of Porphyry and Phonolite

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

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