All about Basanite and Gritstone Properties
Know all about Basanite and Gritstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gritstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Gritstone is Earthy. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Gritstone appears Layered and Foliated. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Gritstone is dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white 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 Basanite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms 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.