Know all about Basanite and Mugearite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Mugearite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Mugearite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Mugearite is not available. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Mugearite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Basanite and Mugearite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.