All about Picrite and Sandstone Properties
Know all about Picrite and Sandstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Picrite is Earthy, Rough whereas that of Sandstone is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Picrite appears Rough and Shiny and Sandstone appears Rough. The luster of Picrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Sandstone is dull. Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors whereas Sandstone 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 Sandstone are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.