Know all about Pumice and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Pumice appears Vesicular and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Turbidite is metallic. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink 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 Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.