Know all about Basalt and Benmoreite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basalt and Benmoreite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular. Basalt appears Dull and Soft and Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Basalt is not available while that of Benmoreite is earthy. Basalt and Benmoreite are available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums and that of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling.