All about Basanite and Phyllite Properties
Know all about Basanite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey 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 Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.