Know all about Norite and Hornfels properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Norite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Norite is Phaneritic whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Norite appears Veined and Shiny and Hornfels appears Dull. The luster of Norite is not available while that of Hornfels is shiny. Norite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Hornfels are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.