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