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