Know all about Basanite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Basalt is not available. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey 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 Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.