Know all about Monzonite and Phonolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Monzonite and Phonolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Monzonite is Phaneritic whereas that of Phonolite is Granular. Monzonite appears Shiny and Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Monzonite is subvitreous to dull while that of Phonolite is greasy to dull. Monzonite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Monzonite are creating artwork and that of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.