Basaltic Trachyandesite and Serpentinite

All about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Serpentinite Properties

Know all about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Serpentinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Serpentinite is Earthy. Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Serpentinite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available while that of Serpentinite is waxy and dull. Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Serpentinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Serpentinite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.