Know all about Aplite and Diabase properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite and Diabase belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Diabase appears Vesicular. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Diabase is not available. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Diabase are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.