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