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