Know all about Phonolite and Charnockite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite and Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Charnockite is Granular. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Charnockite is not available. Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.