Know all about Scoria and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Scoria and Granophyre belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Scoria is Vesicular whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Scoria is subvitreous to dull while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors whereas Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills and that of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.