Know all about Turbidite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Turbidite appears Dull and Banded and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Turbidite is metallic while that of Basalt is not available. Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.