Know all about Gossan and Harzburgite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gossan is Rough, Sandy whereas that of Harzburgite is Phaneritic. Gossan appears Dull and Banded and Harzburgite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Gossan is metallic while that of Harzburgite is shiny. Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors whereas Harzburgite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone and that of Harzburgite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.