Know all about Diabase and Scoria properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Scoria is Vesicular. Diabase appears Vesicular and Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Scoria is subvitreous to dull. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red 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 Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills.