Know all about Diabase and Rhyolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Rhyolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic. Diabase appears Vesicular and Rhyolite appears Banded. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Rhyolite is earthy. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black 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 Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry.