Phonolite and Troctolite

All about Phonolite and Troctolite Properties

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