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