Know all about Jadeitite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Jadeitite is Earthy whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Jadeitite appears Rough and Dull and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Jadeitite is waxy and dull while that of Basalt is not available. Jadeitite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Jadeitite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, jewelry and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.