All about Diatomite and Basanite Properties
Know all about Diatomite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Diatomite appears Soft and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Diatomite is dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Diatomite are alumina refineries, animal feed filler, as a feed additive for livestock, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, fire resistant, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, soil conditioner, to ignite fire, used as a filter medium, used as an insecticide, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper and that 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.