Know all about Basanite and Litchfieldite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Litchfieldite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Litchfieldite is Granular. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Litchfieldite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Litchfieldite is greasy to dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Litchfieldite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Basanite and Litchfieldite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.