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