Know all about Basanite and Borolanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Borolanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Borolanite is Granular. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Borolanite is greasy to dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, 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 Borolanite are cemetery markers.