Monzonite and Lamprophyre

All about Monzonite and Lamprophyre Properties

Know all about Monzonite and Lamprophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Monzonite and Lamprophyre belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Monzonite is Phaneritic whereas that of Lamprophyre is Porphyritic. Monzonite appears Shiny and Lamprophyre appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Monzonite and Lamprophyre is subvitreous to dull. Monzonite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Lamprophyre is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Monzonite are creating artwork and that of Lamprophyre are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).