Know all about Dolomite and Siltstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite and Siltstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Siltstone is Clastic. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Siltstone appears Rough. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Siltstone is dull. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Siltstone is available in brown, red, 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 Siltstone are raw material for the manufacture of mortar, soil conditioner.