Pseudotachylite and Basalt

All about Pseudotachylite and Basalt Properties

Know all about Pseudotachylite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pseudotachylite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pseudotachylite is Quench whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Pseudotachylite appears Dull and Soft and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Pseudotachylite is vitreous while that of Basalt is not available. Pseudotachylite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Pseudotachylite are creating artwork, gemstone and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.