Know all about Diabase and Borolanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Borolanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Borolanite is Granular. Diabase appears Vesicular and Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Borolanite is greasy to dull. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Diabase and Borolanite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.