Know all about Basanite and Tephrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Tephrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Tephrite appears Vesicular. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, 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 Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner.