Know all about Porphyry and Charnockite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Porphyry and Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Porphyry is Porphyritic whereas that of Charnockite is Granular. Porphyry appears Dull and Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Porphyry is dull while that of Charnockite is not available. Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors whereas Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry and that of Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.