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