Know all about Diabase and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Diabase appears Vesicular and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white 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 Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.