Know all about Basanite and Blue Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Blue Granite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Blue Granite is Phaneritic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Blue Granite appears Shiny. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Blue Granite is subvitreous to dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Blue Granite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, 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 Blue Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling.