Know all about Boninite and Claystone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Claystone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Claystone is dull. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow 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 Claystone are pottery.