Know all about Diabase and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Diabase appears Vesicular and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Diabase are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.