Know all about Pumice and Ijolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular. Pumice appears Vesicular and Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Ijolite is greasy to dull. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white 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 Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.