Know all about Basanite and Tuff properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basanite and Tuff belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Tuff is Clastic, Pyroclastic. Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly and Tuff appears Dull, Vesicular and Foilated. The luster of Basanite is waxy and dull while that of Tuff is vitreous to dull. Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Tuff is available in brown, grey, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Basanite and Tuff are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.