Know all about Argillite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Argillite is Clastic, Polished whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Argillite appears Rough and Dull and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Argillite and Basanite is waxy and dull. Argillite is available in dark grey to black, pink, red, white colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Argillite are fire resistant, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends 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.