Know all about Phonolite and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Boninite is vitreous. Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).