Know all about Aplite and Trachyte properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite and Trachyte belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Trachyte is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Trachyte appears Banded. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Trachyte is metallic. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Trachyte is available in black, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Trachyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork.