Know all about Granite and Phonolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granite and Phonolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Phonolite is Granular. Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Phonolite is greasy to dull. Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.