Know all about Anorthosite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling 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.