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