Know all about Rhyolite and Norite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rhyolite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic whereas that of Norite is Phaneritic. Rhyolite appears Banded and Norite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Rhyolite is earthy while that of Norite is not available. Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black colors whereas Norite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry and that of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.