Know all about Ganister and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ganister belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Ganister is Clastic, Granular, Rough whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Ganister appears Rough and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Ganister is dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Ganister and Basanite are available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Ganister are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones 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.