Know all about Pumice and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Pumice appears Vesicular and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Whiteschist is available in colourless, 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 Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.