Know all about Teschenite and Lignite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Teschenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Teschenite is Phaneritic whereas that of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy. Teschenite appears Veined and Shiny and Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Teschenite is not available while that of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Teschenite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Teschenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Lignite are electricity generation.