Know all about Trachyandesite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Trachyandesite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Trachyandesite is earthy while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Trachyandesite are creating artwork, pottery 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.