Know all about Suevite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Suevite is Earthy whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Suevite appears Banded and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Suevite is earthy while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Suevite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Suevite are as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) 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.