What is porphyry stone?
Porphyry is a volcanic stone which, like granite, is an excellent material for constructing hard surfaces. Unlike granite, porphyry was cooled in horizontal and vertical layers that made it an extremely hard stone that naturally cuts into pavers, blocks and other pieces ideal for building. Porphyry has been used since ancient times. Viable roads still remain from the ancient Roman Empire made from porphyry quaried in Italy. These roads are silent testimony to the excellent durability of this stone. If you are considering stone floors for indoor or outdoor use, porphyry is becoming a popular choice. Most of the stone used in the United States is being mined in Mexico and Argentina. The stone not only comes in an assortment of attractive colors and patterns, but offers a non-slip surface that does not wear down or become slick when wet like other rock or other paving materials. With so much more permeable paving being used in the hardscaping of landscapes, porphyry is an ideal material t
