Phonolite and Harzburgite

All about Phonolite and Harzburgite Properties

Know all about Phonolite and Harzburgite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite and Harzburgite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Harzburgite is Phaneritic. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Harzburgite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Harzburgite is shiny. Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Harzburgite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Harzburgite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.