Know all about Troctolite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Troctolite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Troctolite is Phaneritic whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Troctolite appears Veined and Shiny and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Troctolite and Basalt is not available. Troctolite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Troctolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.