Know all about Ignimbrite and Picrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ignimbrite and Picrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Ignimbrite is Aphanitic whereas that of Picrite is Earthy, Rough. Ignimbrite appears Dull, Vesicular and Foilated and Picrite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Ignimbrite is vitreous to dull while that of Picrite is subvitreous to dull. Ignimbrite is available in beige, black, brown, grey, pink, white colors whereas Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Ignimbrite 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).