Know all about Diabase and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Diabase appears Vesicular and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white 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 Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.