All about Ijolite and Granophyre Properties
Know all about Ijolite and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite and Granophyre belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.