Know all about Carbonatite and Theralite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Carbonatite and Theralite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Carbonatite is Granular, Poikiloblastic whereas that of Theralite is Phaneritic. Carbonatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Theralite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Carbonatite is subvitreous to dull while that of Theralite is waxy and dull. Carbonatite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Theralite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Carbonatite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux and that of Theralite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.