Know all about Basanite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Schist is shiny. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver 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 Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.