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