Know all about Diabase and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Diabase appears Vesicular and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, 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 Basanite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.