Know all about Soapstone and Mangerite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Soapstone is Polished whereas that of Mangerite is Phaneritic. Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Mangerite appears Shiny. The luster of Soapstone is greasy while that of Mangerite is subvitreous to dull. Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors whereas Mangerite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Soapstone and Mangerite are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).