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Picrite and Latite


Latite and Picrite


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All about Picrite and Latite Properties

Know all about Picrite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Picrite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Picrite is Earthy, Rough whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Picrite appears Rough and Shiny and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Picrite and Latite is subvitreous to dull. Picrite and Latite are available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, 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 Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).

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