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