Know all about Pumice and Basaltic Trachyandesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice and Basaltic Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Pumice appears Vesicular and Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums and that of Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.