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