Know all about Basanite and Wackestone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Wackestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Wackestone is Clastic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Wackestone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Wackestone is dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Wackestone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow 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 Wackestone are cemetery markers, pottery.