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