Know all about Rhyolite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Rhyolite appears Banded and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Rhyolite is earthy while that of Soapstone is greasy. Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry and that of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).