Know all about Norite and Pumice properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Norite and Pumice belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Norite is Phaneritic whereas that of Pumice is Vesicular. Norite appears Veined and Shiny and Pumice appears Vesicular. The luster of Norite is not available while that of Pumice is earthy. Norite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors. The commercial uses of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums.