All about Picrite and Claystone Properties
Know all about Picrite and Claystone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Picrite is Earthy, Rough whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Picrite appears Rough and Shiny and Claystone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Picrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Claystone is dull. Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors whereas Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Picrite and Claystone are as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).