Know all about Rhyolite and Greenschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic whereas that of Greenschist is Foliated, Platy. Rhyolite appears Banded and Greenschist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Rhyolite is earthy while that of Greenschist is shiny. Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black colors whereas Greenschist is available in dark greenish - grey, green colors. The commercial uses of Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry and that of Greenschist are blackboards, manufacture of tools, writing slates.