Know all about Whiteschist and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Whiteschist is Foliated whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime 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.