Know all about Norite and Carbonatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Norite and Carbonatite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Norite is Phaneritic whereas that of Carbonatite is Granular, Poikiloblastic. Norite appears Veined and Shiny and Carbonatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Norite is not available while that of Carbonatite is subvitreous to dull. Norite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Carbonatite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Carbonatite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux.