Know all about Boninite and Lignite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey 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 Lignite are electricity generation.