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Phyllite and Basanite 


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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.

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