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