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