Know all about Phonolite and Appinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite and Appinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Appinite is Porphyritic. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Appinite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Appinite is subvitreous to dull. Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Appinite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Appinite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner.