Know all about Boninite and Diorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite and Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Diorite is Phaneritic. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Diorite appears Shiny. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Diorite is shiny. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Diorite are creating artwork, curling.