Know all about Diabase and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Diabase appears Vesicular and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Andesite is vitreous. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow 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 Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.