Know all about Porphyry and Teschenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Porphyry and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Porphyry is Porphyritic whereas that of Teschenite is Phaneritic. Porphyry appears Dull and Teschenite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Porphyry is dull while that of Teschenite is not available. Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors whereas Teschenite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry and that of Teschenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.