Know all about Dolomite and Carbonatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Carbonatite is Granular, Poikiloblastic. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Carbonatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Carbonatite is subvitreous to dull. Dolomite and Carbonatite are available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite and Carbonatite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).