Know all about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Lignite 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 Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy. Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available while that of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Lignite are electricity generation.