Know all about Phonolite and Pyrolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite and Pyrolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Pyrolite is Phaneritic. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Pyrolite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Pyrolite is shiny. Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Pyrolite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Pyrolite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.