Know all about Hawaiite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hawaiite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Hawaiite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Hawaiite appears Dull and Soft and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Hawaiite is not available while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Hawaiite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Hawaiite are creating artwork, sea defence 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.