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