Know all about Rhyolite and Trachyte properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rhyolite and Trachyte belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic whereas that of Trachyte is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Rhyolite appears Banded and Trachyte appears Banded. The luster of Rhyolite is earthy while that of Trachyte is metallic. Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black colors whereas Trachyte is available in black, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry and that of Trachyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork.