Know all about Pumice and Talc carbonate properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks while Talc carbonate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Talc carbonate is Very Soft. Pumice appears Vesicular and Talc carbonate appears Soft. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Talc carbonate is pearly. Pumice and Talc carbonate are available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums and that of Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder.