Know all about Epidosite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Epidosite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Epidosite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Epidosite appears Dull and Soft and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Epidosite is not available while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Epidosite 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 Epidosite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork 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.