Know all about Hornblendite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hornblendite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Hornblendite appears Foliated and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Hornblendite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork 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.