Know all about Itacolumite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Itacolumite is Clastic, Granular, Rough whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Itacolumite appears Rough and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Itacolumite is dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Itacolumite and Basanite are available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Itacolumite are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), 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.