Know all about Trondhjemite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Trondhjemite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Trondhjemite is Phaneritic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Trondhjemite appears Banded and Foilated and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Trondhjemite is subvitreous to dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite 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.