Know all about Boninite and Argillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Argillite is Clastic, Polished. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Argillite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Argillite is waxy and dull. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Argillite is available in dark grey to black, pink, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Argillite are fire resistant, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends.