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