Know all about Scoria and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Scoria and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Scoria is Vesicular whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Scoria is subvitreous to dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills 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.