Monzogranite and Siltstone

All about Monzogranite and Siltstone Properties

Know all about Monzogranite and Siltstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Monzogranite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Siltstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Monzogranite is Porphyritic whereas that of Siltstone is Clastic. Monzogranite appears Veined or Pebbled and Siltstone appears Rough. The luster of Monzogranite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Siltstone is dull. Monzogranite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Siltstone is available in brown, red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Monzogranite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, tombstones and that of Siltstone are raw material for the manufacture of mortar, soil conditioner.