Know all about Porphyry and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Porphyry is Porphyritic whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Porphyry appears Dull and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Porphyry is dull while that of Schist is shiny. Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.