All about Basanite and Sandstone Properties
Know all about Basanite and Sandstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Sandstone is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Sandstone appears Rough. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Sandstone is dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Sandstone is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, 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 Sandstone are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.