Know all about Diorite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Diorite appears Shiny and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Diorite is shiny while that of Basalt is not available. Diorite and Basalt are available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.