Know all about Travertine and Argillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Travertine and Argillite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Argillite is Clastic, Polished. Travertine appears Fibrous and Argillite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Travertine is dull to pearly while that of Argillite is waxy and dull. Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors whereas Argillite is available in dark grey to black, pink, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery and that of Argillite are fire resistant, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends.