Know all about Basanite and Phonolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Phonolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Phonolite is Granular. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Phonolite is greasy to dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, 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 Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.