Know all about Basanite and Gossan properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Gossan is Rough, Sandy. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Gossan appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Gossan is metallic. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust 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 Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone.