Know all about Ijolite and Porphyry properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite and Porphyry belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Porphyry is Porphyritic. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Porphyry appears Dull. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Porphyry is dull. Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors. The commercial uses of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.