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