Know all about Porphyry and Suevite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks while Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Porphyry is Porphyritic whereas that of Suevite is Earthy. Porphyry appears Dull and Suevite appears Banded. The luster of Porphyry is dull while that of Suevite is earthy. Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors whereas Suevite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry and that of Suevite are as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).