Porphyritic Granite look-alikes

Granite (Porphyritic texture)

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Porphyritic Granite. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.

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Granite

Also known as: Granite (Equigranular)

Granodiorite

Also known as: Quartz Diorite

Rhyolite Porphyry

Also known as: Porphyritic Rhyolite

Syenite Porphyry

Also known as: Porphyritic Syenite

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