Know all about Ganister and Dolomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ganister and Dolomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Ganister is Clastic, Granular, Rough whereas that of Dolomite is Earthy. Ganister appears Rough and Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Ganister is dull while that of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly. Ganister and Dolomite are available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Ganister are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that 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).