Know all about Basalt and Ijolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basalt and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular. Basalt appears Dull and Soft and Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Basalt is not available while that of Ijolite is greasy to dull. Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, 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 Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.