Know all about Comendite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Comendite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Comendite is Porphyritic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Comendite appears Foliated and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Comendite is dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Comendite is available in blue, bluish - grey colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Comendite are cemetery markers 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.