Know all about Carbonatite and Serpentinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Carbonatite is Granular, Poikiloblastic whereas that of Serpentinite is Earthy. Carbonatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Serpentinite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Carbonatite is subvitreous to dull while that of Serpentinite is waxy and dull. Carbonatite and Serpentinite are available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Carbonatite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux and that of Serpentinite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.