Know all about Trachyte and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Trachyte belongs to Igneous Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Trachyte is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Trachyte appears Banded and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Trachyte is metallic while that of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Trachyte is available in black, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Trachyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.