Know all about Jasperoid and Porphyry properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jasperoid belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Jasperoid is Earthy whereas that of Porphyry is Porphyritic. Jasperoid appears Glassy or Pearly and Porphyry appears Dull. The luster of Jasperoid is vitreous and pearly while that of Porphyry is dull. Jasperoid is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors. The commercial uses of Jasperoid are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.