Know all about Ignimbrite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ignimbrite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Ignimbrite is Aphanitic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Ignimbrite appears Dull, Vesicular and Foilated and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Ignimbrite is vitreous to dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Ignimbrite is available in beige, black, brown, grey, pink, white colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Ignimbrite 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.