Know all about Basanite and 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 Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Shale is dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas 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 Shale are creating artwork, pottery.