Know all about Basanite and Foidolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Foidolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Foidolite is Earthy. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Foidolite appears Dull. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Foidolite is subvitreous to dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Foidolite is available in black, brown, colourless, 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 Foidolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.