Know all about Porphyry and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Porphyry is Porphyritic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Porphyry appears Dull and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Porphyry and Laterite is dull. Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.