Know all about Eclogite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Eclogite is Earthy whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Eclogite is subvitreous to dull while that of Basalt is not available. Eclogite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Eclogite are creating artwork, gemstone and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.