Know all about Basanite and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Granophyre belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Granophyre 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 Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.