All about Picrite and Gritstone Properties
Know all about Picrite and Gritstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gritstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Picrite is Earthy, Rough whereas that of Gritstone is Earthy. Picrite appears Rough and Shiny and Gritstone appears Layered and Foliated. The luster of Picrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Gritstone is dull. Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors whereas Gritstone is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow 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 Gritstone are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.