Know all about Boninite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Soapstone is greasy. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, 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 Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).