Know all about Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Diabase appears Vesicular and Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Diabase and Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.