Know all about Basanite and Benmoreite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Benmoreite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Benmoreite is earthy. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling.