How Do You Describe an Igneous Rock? Different parameters are used to describe an igneous rock which are described in detail. Characterizing Color and Texture If you wander around a city admiring building facades, you’ll find that many facades consist of igneous rock, for such rocks tend to be very durable. If you had to describe one of these rocks to a friend, what words might you use? You would probably start by noting the rock’s colour. Overall, is the rock dark or light? More specifically…