Know all about Aplite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Soapstone is greasy. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).