Know all about Rhyolite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Rhyolite appears Banded and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Rhyolite is earthy while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.