Know all about Gossan and Porphyry properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gossan is Rough, Sandy whereas that of Porphyry is Porphyritic. Gossan appears Dull and Banded and Porphyry appears Dull. The luster of Gossan is metallic while that of Porphyry is dull. Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors whereas Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors. The commercial uses of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone and that of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.