Ijolite and Norite

All about Ijolite and Norite Properties

Know all about Ijolite and Norite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Norite is Phaneritic. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Norite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Norite is not available. Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Norite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.