Know all about Diabase and Eclogite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Eclogite is Earthy. Diabase appears Vesicular and Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Eclogite is subvitreous to dull. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Eclogite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, 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 Eclogite are creating artwork, gemstone.