Know all about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Jadeitite is Earthy. Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Jadeitite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available while that of Jadeitite is waxy and dull. Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Jadeitite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, jewelry.