Know all about Talc carbonate and Lignite 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 Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Talc carbonate is Very Soft whereas that of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy. Talc carbonate appears Soft and Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Talc carbonate is pearly while that of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, white colors whereas Lignite 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 Lignite are electricity generation.