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