Know all about Basanite and Luxullianite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Luxullianite is Granular, Phaneritic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Luxullianite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Luxullianite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Luxullianite is available in black, grey, orange, 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 Luxullianite are creating artwork, curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.