Know all about Breccia and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Breccia belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Breccia is Brecciated, Clastic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Breccia appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Breccia is dull to pearly while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Breccia and Basanite are available in beige, black, blue, brown, buff, green, grey, orange, pink, purple, red, rust, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Breccia are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry 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.