Know all about Basanite and Oolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Oolite appears Rounded and Rough. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Oolite is pearly to shiny. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, 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 Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums.