Hornblendite and Diorite

All about Hornblendite and Diorite Properties

Know all about Hornblendite and Diorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hornblendite and Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Diorite is Phaneritic. Hornblendite appears Foliated and Diorite appears Shiny. The luster of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull while that of Diorite is shiny. Hornblendite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Diorite are creating artwork, curling.