Know all about Teschenite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Teschenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Teschenite is Phaneritic whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Teschenite appears Veined and Shiny and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Teschenite is not available while that of Soapstone is greasy. Teschenite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Teschenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones 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).