Know all about Dolomite and Marl properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite and Marl belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Marl is Earthy. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Marl appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Marl is dull. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Marl is available in beige, brown, green, 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 Marl are creating artwork, soil conditioner.