Know all about Soapstone and Eclogite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Soapstone and Eclogite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Soapstone is Polished whereas that of Eclogite is Earthy. Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Soapstone is greasy while that of Eclogite is subvitreous to dull. Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors whereas Eclogite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Soapstone and Eclogite are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).