All about Boninite and Shale Properties
Know all about Boninite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Shale is dull. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.