Know all about Basanite and Trachyte properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Trachyte belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Trachyte is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Trachyte appears Banded. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Trachyte is metallic. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Trachyte is available in black, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Basanite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms and that of Trachyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork.