Know all about Basanite and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Arkose is dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown 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 Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.