Know all about Oolite and Porphyry properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Porphyry is Porphyritic. Oolite appears Rounded and Rough and Porphyry appears Dull. The luster of Oolite is pearly to shiny while that of Porphyry is dull. Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors whereas Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors. The commercial uses of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums and that of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.