Know all about Rhyolite and Slate properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Slate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic whereas that of Slate is Foliated. Rhyolite appears Banded and Slate appears Dull. The luster of Rhyolite is earthy while that of Slate is dull. Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black colors whereas Slate is available in black, brown, buff, green, light to dark grey, purple, red, shades of blue colors. The commercial uses of Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry and that of Slate are blackboards, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, standard material for the bed of billiard table, standard material for the beds of pool and snooker table, tombstones, used in aquariums, writing slates.