Know all about Appinite and Ijolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Appinite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Appinite is Porphyritic whereas that of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular. Appinite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Appinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Ijolite is greasy to dull. Appinite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Appinite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.