Know all about Norite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Norite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Norite is Phaneritic whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Norite appears Veined and Shiny and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Norite is not available while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Norite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.