Know all about Basanite and Alkali Feldspar Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Phaneritic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Alkali Feldspar Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Alkali Feldspar Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Basanite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms and that of Alkali Feldspar Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.