Know all about Mangerite and Picrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Mangerite and Picrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Mangerite is Phaneritic whereas that of Picrite is Earthy, Rough. Mangerite appears Shiny and Picrite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Mangerite and Picrite is subvitreous to dull. Mangerite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Mangerite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Picrite are as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).