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