Know all about Travertine and Norite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Norite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Norite is Phaneritic. Travertine appears Fibrous and Norite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Travertine is dull to pearly while that of Norite is not available. Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors whereas Norite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery and that of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.