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Nephelinite and Basanite 


Basanite  and Nephelinite


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All about Nephelinite and Basanite  Properties

Know all about Nephelinite and Basanite  properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Basanite  belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Basanite  is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Basanite  appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Basanite  is waxy and dull. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Basanite  is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) 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.

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