Know all about Mylonite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Mylonite is Foliated whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Mylonite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Mylonite is shiny while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Mylonite is available in black to grey colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Mylonite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry 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.