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Basalt and Obsidian


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All about Basalt and Obsidian Properties

Know all about Basalt and Obsidian properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basalt and Obsidian belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Obsidian is Glassy. Basalt appears Dull and Soft and Obsidian appears Shiny. The luster of Basalt is not available while that of Obsidian is vitreous. Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums and that of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.

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