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Anthracite and Basalt


Basalt and Anthracite


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All about Anthracite and Basalt Properties

Know all about Anthracite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Anthracite is shiny while that of Basalt is not available. Anthracite and Basalt are available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.

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