Know all about Dolomite and Hornfels properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Hornfels appears Dull. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Hornfels is shiny. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown 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 Hornfels are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.