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All about Dacite and Travertine Properties

Know all about Dacite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dacite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Dacite appears Vesicular and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Dacite is subvitreous to dull while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Dacite is available in bluish - grey, brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Dacite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.

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