Know all about Phonolite and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.