Know all about Diorite and Trachyte properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite and Trachyte belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Trachyte is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Diorite appears Shiny and Trachyte appears Banded. The luster of Diorite is shiny while that of Trachyte is metallic. Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Trachyte is available in black, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Trachyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork.