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