Know all about Syenite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Syenite is Earthy whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Syenite is subvitreous to dull while that of Soapstone is greasy. Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork 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).