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