Know all about Granophyre and Picrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre and Picrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Picrite is Earthy, Rough. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Picrite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Picrite is subvitreous to dull. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Picrite are as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).