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