Know all about Diamictite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diamictite is Clastic whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Diamictite appears Banded and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Diamictite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Basalt is not available. Diamictite is available in brown, buff colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Diamictite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, production of lime and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.