Know all about Conglomerate and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Conglomerate belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Conglomerate is Clastic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Conglomerate appears Shiny and Rounded and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Conglomerate is dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Conglomerate is available in beige, black, brown, buff, light to dark grey, orange, rust, white, yellow colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Conglomerate are cemetery markers, in aquifers, 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.