Know all about Pumice and Dacite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice and Dacite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Dacite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Pumice appears Vesicular and Dacite appears Vesicular. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Dacite is subvitreous to dull. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Dacite is available in bluish - grey, brown, grey, 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 Dacite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.