Know all about Porphyry and Larvikite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Porphyry and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Porphyry is Porphyritic whereas that of Larvikite is Phaneritic. Porphyry appears Dull and Larvikite appears Shiny. The luster of Porphyry is dull while that of Larvikite is subvitreous to dull. Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors whereas Larvikite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry and that of Larvikite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.