Know all about Granophyre and Porphyry properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre and Porphyry belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Porphyry is Porphyritic. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Porphyry appears Dull. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Porphyry is dull. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.