Know all about Soapstone and Picrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Soapstone is Polished whereas that of Picrite is Earthy, Rough. Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Picrite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Soapstone is greasy while that of Picrite is subvitreous to dull. Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors whereas Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow 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 Picrite are as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).