Know all about Basanite and Hornfels properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Hornfels appears Dull. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Hornfels is shiny. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown 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 Hornfels are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.