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