Know all about Rhyolite and Carbonatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rhyolite and Carbonatite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic whereas that of Carbonatite is Granular, Poikiloblastic. Rhyolite appears Banded and Carbonatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Rhyolite is earthy while that of Carbonatite is subvitreous to dull. Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black colors whereas Carbonatite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry and that of Carbonatite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux.