Know all about Charnockite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Charnockite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Charnockite is Granular whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Charnockite is not available while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, 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.