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All about Granophyre and Ijolite Properties

Know all about Granophyre and Ijolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Ijolite is greasy to dull. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.

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