Know all about Aplite and Carbonatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite and Carbonatite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Carbonatite is Granular, Poikiloblastic. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Carbonatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Carbonatite is subvitreous to dull. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Carbonatite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Carbonatite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux.