All about Basanite and Essexite Properties
Know all about Basanite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Essexite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Essexite is not available. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black 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 Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.