Know all about Granophyre and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, 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.