Know all about Granophyre and Icelandite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre and Icelandite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Icelandite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Icelandite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Icelandite is vitreous. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Icelandite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Icelandite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.