Know all about Basanite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, 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 Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.