Know all about Phonolite and Blueschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Blueschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Blueschist is Foliated. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Blueschist appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Blueschist is dull. Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Blueschist is available in blue, bluish - grey, purple, shades of blue colors. The commercial uses of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Blueschist are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, tombstones.