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