Know all about Hornblendite and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hornblendite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Hornblendite appears Foliated and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Hornblendite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.