Know all about Diorite and Pegmatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite and Pegmatite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Pegmatite is Pegmatitic. Diorite appears Shiny and Pegmatite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Diorite is shiny while that of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Pegmatite is available in black, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, rust, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Pegmatite are creating artwork, jewelry, source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz.