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.