Know all about Porphyry and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Porphyry and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Porphyry is Porphyritic whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Porphyry appears Dull and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Porphyry is dull while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry and that of Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).