Know all about Appinite and Oolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Appinite is Porphyritic whereas that of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Appinite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Oolite appears Rounded and Rough. The luster of Appinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Oolite is pearly to shiny. Appinite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Appinite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums.