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