Know all about Charnockite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Charnockite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Charnockite is Granular whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Charnockite is not available while that of Soapstone is greasy. Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones 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).