Know all about Diabase and Adakite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Adakite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Adakite is Porphyritic. Diabase appears Vesicular and Adakite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey 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 Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums.