Know all about Travertine and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Travertine appears Fibrous and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Travertine is dull to pearly while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.