Know all about Dolomite and Hornblendite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hornblendite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Hornblendite appears Foliated. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull. Dolomite and Hornblendite are available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white 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 Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.