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