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