Know all about Aplite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Basalt is not available. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.