Lherzolite and Harzburgite

All about Lherzolite and Harzburgite Properties

Know all about Lherzolite and Harzburgite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Lherzolite and Harzburgite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Lherzolite is Grenue whereas that of Harzburgite is Phaneritic. Lherzolite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated and Harzburgite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Lherzolite is subvitreous to dull while that of Harzburgite is shiny. Lherzolite and Harzburgite are available in black, dark greenish - grey, green, pink, purple colors. The commercial uses of Lherzolite are as armour rock for sea walls, source of magnesia (mgo), used in aquariums and that of Harzburgite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.