Know all about Soapstone and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Soapstone is Polished whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Soapstone is greasy while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.