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