Know all about Carbonatite and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Carbonatite is Granular, Poikiloblastic whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Carbonatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Carbonatite is subvitreous to dull while that of Turbidite is metallic. Carbonatite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.