Know all about Trachyte and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Trachyte and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Trachyte is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Trachyte appears Banded and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Trachyte is metallic while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Trachyte is available in black, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Trachyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.