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