All about Jasperoid and Pyrolite Properties
Know all about Jasperoid and Pyrolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jasperoid belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Pyrolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Jasperoid is Earthy whereas that of Pyrolite is Phaneritic. Jasperoid appears Glassy or Pearly and Pyrolite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Jasperoid is vitreous and pearly while that of Pyrolite is shiny. Jasperoid is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Pyrolite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Jasperoid are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Pyrolite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.