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All about Picrite and Diorite Properties

Know all about Picrite and Diorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Picrite and Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Picrite is Earthy, Rough whereas that of Diorite is Phaneritic. Picrite appears Rough and Shiny and Diorite appears Shiny. The luster of Picrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Diorite is shiny. Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors whereas Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Picrite are as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Diorite are creating artwork, curling.

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