Know all about Lignite and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Lignite and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic while that of Turbidite is metallic. Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Lignite are electricity generation and that of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.