Know all about Ijolite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.