All about Basanite and Conglomerate Properties
Know all about Basanite and Conglomerate properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Conglomerate belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Conglomerate is Clastic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Conglomerate appears Shiny and Rounded. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Conglomerate is dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Conglomerate is available in beige, black, brown, buff, light to dark grey, orange, rust, 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 Conglomerate are cemetery markers, in aquifers, tombstones.