Know all about Hyaloclastite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hyaloclastite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Hyaloclastite is Pyroclastic whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Hyaloclastite appears Dull and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Hyaloclastite is dull and grainy while that of Soapstone is greasy. Hyaloclastite is available in brown, grey, yellow colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Hyaloclastite are cemetery markers, creating artwork 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).