Know all about Basalt and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Basalt appears Dull and Soft and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Basalt is not available while that of Turbidite is metallic. Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums and that of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.