Trachyte and Diamictite

All about Trachyte and Diamictite Properties

Know all about Trachyte and Diamictite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Trachyte belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Trachyte is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Diamictite is Clastic. Trachyte appears Banded and Diamictite appears Banded. The luster of Trachyte is metallic while that of Diamictite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Trachyte is available in black, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Diamictite is available in brown, buff colors. The commercial uses of Trachyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Diamictite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, production of lime.