Know all about Basanite and Lherzolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Lherzolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Lherzolite is Grenue. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Lherzolite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Lherzolite is subvitreous to dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Lherzolite is available in black, dark greenish - grey, green, pink, purple 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 Lherzolite are as armour rock for sea walls, source of magnesia (mgo), used in aquariums.