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