Know all about Minette and Jadeitite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Minette belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Minette is Porphyritic whereas that of Jadeitite is Earthy. Minette appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Jadeitite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Minette is subvitreous to dull while that of Jadeitite is waxy and dull. Minette is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Jadeitite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Minette are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Jadeitite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, jewelry.