Know all about Lignite and Eclogite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Eclogite is Earthy. Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled and Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic while that of Eclogite is subvitreous to dull. Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Eclogite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Lignite are electricity generation and that of Eclogite are creating artwork, gemstone.