Know all about Vogesite and Picrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Vogesite and Picrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Vogesite is Porphyritic whereas that of Picrite is Earthy, Rough. Vogesite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Picrite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Vogesite and Picrite is subvitreous to dull. Vogesite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Vogesite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Picrite are as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).