Know all about Granulite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granulite is Granoblastic whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Granulite is vitreous while that of Basalt is not available. Granulite is available in black, brown colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, tombstones and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.