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Benmoreite and Picrite


Picrite and Benmoreite


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All about Benmoreite and Picrite Properties

Know all about Benmoreite and Picrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Benmoreite and Picrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular whereas that of Picrite is Earthy, Rough. Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull and Picrite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Benmoreite is earthy while that of Picrite is subvitreous to dull. Benmoreite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling and that of Picrite are as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).

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