Know all about Lherzolite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Lherzolite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Lherzolite is Grenue whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Lherzolite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Lherzolite is subvitreous to dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Lherzolite is available in black, dark greenish - grey, green, pink, purple colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Lherzolite are as armour rock for sea walls, source of magnesia (mgo), used in aquariums 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.