Know all about Basanite and Trachyandesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Trachyandesite is earthy. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey 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 Trachyandesite are creating artwork, pottery.