Know all about Greenschist and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Greenschist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Greenschist appears Layered and Shiny and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Greenschist is shiny while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Greenschist is available in dark greenish - grey, green colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Greenschist are blackboards, manufacture of tools, writing slates 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.