Know all about Granite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums 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.