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