Know all about Ijolite and Flint properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Flint is Banded, Rough. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Flint appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Flint is vitreous. Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Flint is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Flint are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.