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