Porphyry

Porphyry ( /ˈpɔrfɪri/; Greek: Πορφύριος, porphyrios "purple-clad") may refer to:

  • Porphyry (geology), an igneous rock with large crystals in a fine-grained matrix, or associated mineral deposit
    • Porphyry copper deposit, a primary (low grade) ore deposit of copper, consisting of porphyry rocks
    • Porphyritic, the general igneous texture of a rock with two distinct crystal (phenocryst) sizes
  • Porphyry (philosopher) (234 - c. 305), a Neoplatonic philosopher
  • Porphyry of Gaza (or "St. Porphyry of Gaza"), Bishop of Gaza c. 347–420
  • Porphyry, a vineyard near Seaham, New South Wales
  • Porphyry, a system of astrological house division
  • Porphyry Island