Know all about Jaspillite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Jaspillite is earthy while that of Basalt is not available. Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.