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