Know all about Tonalite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tonalite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tonalite is Phaneritic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Tonalite appears Banded and Foilated and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Tonalite is subvitreous to dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Tonalite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Tonalite are cemetery markers, creating artwork 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.