Know all about Mangerite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Mangerite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Mangerite is Phaneritic whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Mangerite appears Shiny and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Mangerite is subvitreous to dull while that of Basalt is not available. Mangerite and Basalt are available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Mangerite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.