Know all about Diabase and Foidolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Foidolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Foidolite is Earthy. Diabase appears Vesicular and Foidolite appears Dull. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Foidolite is subvitreous to dull. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Foidolite 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 Foidolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.