Know all about Hornblendite and Picrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hornblendite and Picrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Picrite is Earthy, Rough. Hornblendite appears Foliated and Picrite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull while that of Picrite is subvitreous to dull. Hornblendite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Picrite are as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).