Know all about Troctolite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Troctolite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Troctolite is Phaneritic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Troctolite appears Veined and Shiny and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Troctolite is not available while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Troctolite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Troctolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones 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.