Know all about Dacite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dacite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dacite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Dacite appears Vesicular and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Dacite is subvitreous to dull while that of Basalt is not available. Dacite is available in bluish - grey, brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Dacite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.