Know all about Basanite and Greenschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Greenschist is Foliated, Platy. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Greenschist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Greenschist is shiny. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Greenschist is available in dark greenish - grey, green 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 Greenschist are blackboards, manufacture of tools, writing slates.