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