Know all about Basanite and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, 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 Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.