Know all about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Diamictite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Diamictite is Clastic. Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Diamictite appears Banded. The luster of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available while that of Diamictite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Diamictite is available in brown, buff colors. The commercial uses of Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Diamictite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, production of lime.