Know all about Pumice and Scoria properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Scoria is Vesicular. Pumice appears Vesicular and Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Scoria is subvitreous to dull. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red 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 Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills.