Know all about Granulite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granulite is Granoblastic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Granulite is vitreous while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Granulite is available in black, brown colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, 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.