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