Know all about Ijolite and Dolomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Dolomite is Earthy. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly. Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork 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).