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