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