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