Know all about Borolanite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Borolanite is Granular whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Borolanite is greasy to dull while that of Soapstone is greasy. Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Borolanite are cemetery markers 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).