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