Know all about Basanite and Mudstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Mudstone is Clastic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Mudstone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Mudstone is dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Mudstone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow 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 Mudstone are creating artwork, pottery.