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