Know all about Basanite and Pegmatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Pegmatite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Pegmatite is Pegmatitic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Pegmatite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Pegmatite is available in black, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, rust, 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 Pegmatite are creating artwork, jewelry, source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz.