Pseudotachylite and Boninite

All about Pseudotachylite and Boninite Properties

Know all about Pseudotachylite and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pseudotachylite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pseudotachylite is Quench whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Pseudotachylite appears Dull and Soft and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Pseudotachylite and Boninite is vitreous. Pseudotachylite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Pseudotachylite are creating artwork, gemstone and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).