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