Know all about Talc carbonate and Coal 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 Coal belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Talc carbonate is Very Soft whereas that of Coal is Amorphous, Glassy. Talc carbonate appears Soft and Coal appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Talc carbonate is pearly while that of Coal is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, white colors whereas Coal is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder and that of Coal are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.