Know all about Gossan and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gossan is Rough, Sandy whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Gossan appears Dull and Banded and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Gossan is metallic while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone 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.