Know all about Mudstone and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Mudstone is Clastic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Mudstone appears Rough and Dull and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Mudstone is dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Mudstone and Basanite are available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Mudstone are creating artwork, pottery 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.