Know all about Dolomite and Claystone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite and Claystone belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Claystone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Claystone is dull. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Claystone are pottery.