Quartzite and Basanite  Uses

Uses of Quartzite and Basanite 

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

• Commercial uses of Quartzite: an oil and gas reservoir, as armour rock for sea walls, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, in aquifers, laboratory bench tops, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.
• 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.