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