Phonolite and Hornblendite

All about Phonolite and Hornblendite Properties

Know all about Phonolite and Hornblendite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite and Hornblendite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Hornblendite appears Foliated. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull. Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Hornblendite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.