Lherzolite and Monzogranite

All about Lherzolite and Monzogranite Properties

Know all about Lherzolite and Monzogranite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Lherzolite and Monzogranite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Lherzolite is Grenue whereas that of Monzogranite is Porphyritic. Lherzolite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated and Monzogranite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Lherzolite is subvitreous to dull while that of Monzogranite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Lherzolite is available in black, dark greenish - grey, green, pink, purple colors whereas Monzogranite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Lherzolite are as armour rock for sea walls, source of magnesia (mgo), used in aquariums and that of Monzogranite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, tombstones.