Phonolite and Basanite  Uses

Uses of Phonolite and Basanite 

There are many uses of Phonolite and Basanite  based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Phonolite and Basanite  and their uses in industries and architecture in the upcoming sections.

• Commercial uses of Phonolite: cemetery markers, creating artwork.
• Commercial uses of Basanite : as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.