Know all about Travertine and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Travertine appears Fibrous and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Travertine is dull to pearly while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, 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.