Know all about Basanite and Mangerite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Mangerite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Mangerite is Phaneritic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Mangerite appears Shiny. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Mangerite is subvitreous to dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Mangerite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, 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 Mangerite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.