Know all about Dolomite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Soapstone is greasy. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, 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 Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).