Know all about Basanite and Breccia properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Breccia belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Breccia is Brecciated, Clastic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Breccia appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Breccia is dull to pearly. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Breccia is available in beige, black, blue, brown, buff, green, grey, orange, pink, purple, red, rust, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Basanite and Breccia are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.