Know all about Talc carbonate and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Talc carbonate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Talc carbonate is Very Soft whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Talc carbonate appears Soft and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Talc carbonate is pearly while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, white colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.