Know all about Phonolite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Basalt is not available. Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.