Know all about Pumice and Foidolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice and Foidolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Foidolite is Earthy. Pumice appears Vesicular and Foidolite appears Dull. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Foidolite is subvitreous to dull. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Foidolite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, 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 Foidolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.