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