Know all about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Hornfels properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Phaneritic whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Alkali Feldspar Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Hornfels appears Dull. The luster of Alkali Feldspar Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Hornfels is shiny. Alkali Feldspar Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Alkali Feldspar Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Hornfels are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.