Know all about Norite and Icelandite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Norite and Icelandite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Norite is Phaneritic whereas that of Icelandite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Norite appears Veined and Shiny and Icelandite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Norite is not available while that of Icelandite is vitreous. Norite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Icelandite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Icelandite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.