Know all about Dolomite and Basaltic Trachyandesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.