Know all about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Picrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basaltic Trachyandesite and Picrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Picrite is Earthy, Rough. Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Picrite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available while that of Picrite is subvitreous to dull. Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Picrite are as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).