Know all about Basanite and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, 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 Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).