Know all about Basanite and Charnockite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Charnockite is Granular. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Charnockite is not available. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, 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 Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.