About Porphyry

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This volcanic rock is formed during a slow cooling process of igneous material, giving it high compressive strength and density.

Porphyry is a stone steeped in history. Having been used as a hard landscaping material as far back as the Babylonian times (1850 BC), Red Porphyry became a symbol of great prestige and majesty for the Roman Emperors.

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Updated: 2023/11/8

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