Know all about Pumice and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Pumice appears Vesicular and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.