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