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