Hornblendite and Granulite

All about Hornblendite and Granulite Properties

Know all about Hornblendite and Granulite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hornblendite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Granulite is Granoblastic. Hornblendite appears Foliated and Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull while that of Granulite is vitreous. Hornblendite and Granulite are available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, tombstones.