Know all about Pumice and Marl properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Marl is Earthy. Pumice appears Vesicular and Marl appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Marl is dull. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Marl is available in beige, brown, green, grey, 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 Marl are creating artwork, soil conditioner.