Know all about Hornfels and Syenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Hornfels is Granular, Platy whereas that of Syenite is Earthy. Hornfels appears Dull and Syenite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Hornfels is shiny while that of Syenite is subvitreous to dull. Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown colors whereas Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Hornfels and Syenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.