Know all about Phonolite and Oolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Oolite appears Rounded and Rough. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Oolite is pearly to shiny. Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums.