Know all about Porphyry and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Porphyry is Porphyritic whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Porphyry appears Dull and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Porphyry is dull while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Porphyry and Chert are available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors. The commercial uses of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry and that of Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.