Know all about Lignite and Benmoreite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular. Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled and Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic while that of Benmoreite is earthy. Lignite and Benmoreite are available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Lignite are electricity generation and that of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling.