Know all about Felsite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Felsite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Felsite is Arborescent Patterned, Vitreous whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Felsite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Felsite is vitreous while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Felsite is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Felsite are mirror, jewelry 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.