Know all about Benmoreite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Benmoreite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Benmoreite is earthy while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Benmoreite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling and that 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.