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