Know all about Blueschist and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Blueschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Blueschist is Foliated whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Blueschist appears Dull and Banded and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Blueschist is dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Blueschist is available in blue, bluish - grey, purple, shades of blue colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Blueschist are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, tombstones and that 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.