Know all about Dolomite and Lignite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite and Lignite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey 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 Lignite are electricity generation.