All about Ijolite and Pegmatite Properties
Know all about Ijolite and Pegmatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite and Pegmatite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Pegmatite is Pegmatitic. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Pegmatite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Pegmatite is available in black, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, rust, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Pegmatite are creating artwork, jewelry, source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz.