Know all about Ijolite and Gossan properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Gossan is Rough, Sandy. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Gossan appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Gossan is metallic. Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors. The commercial uses of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone.