All about Pumice and Basanite Properties
Know all about Pumice and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Pumice appears Vesicular and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums 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.