Know all about Syenite and Sandstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Syenite is Earthy whereas that of Sandstone is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Sandstone appears Rough. The luster of Syenite is subvitreous to dull while that of Sandstone is dull. Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Sandstone is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Sandstone are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.