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Basanite
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A variety of Jasper
A black flinty jasper used for estimating the purity of precious metal alloys.
Not to be confused with bassanite.
A black flinty jasper used for estimating the purity of precious metal alloys.
Not to be confused with bassanite.
Classification of Basanite | ||||||
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Physical Properties of Basanite | ||||||
| Colour: | Black | |||||
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| Health Warning: | No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care. | |||||
References for Basanite | ||||||
| Reference List: - + | Dana's System of Mineralogy 4th edition, 1854 | |||||
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New Locality Added: Mount Poro, Vibo Valentia Province, Calabria, ItalyFrom Ferdinando Giovine, 26th May 2013 08:11:11