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