Know all about Dolomite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white 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 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.