Know all about Phonolite and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite and Granophyre belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.