Know all about Basanite and Oil shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oil shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Oil shale is Splintery. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Oil shale appears Muddy. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Oil shale is dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Oil shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, 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 Oil shale are an oil and gas reservoir.