Know all about Ignimbrite and Lignite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ignimbrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Ignimbrite is Aphanitic whereas that of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy. Ignimbrite appears Dull, Vesicular and Foilated and Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Ignimbrite is vitreous to dull while that of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Ignimbrite is available in beige, black, brown, grey, pink, white colors whereas Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Ignimbrite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Lignite are electricity generation.