Know all about Diabase and Hyaloclastite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Hyaloclastite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Hyaloclastite is Pyroclastic. Diabase appears Vesicular and Hyaloclastite appears Dull. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Hyaloclastite is dull and grainy. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Hyaloclastite is available in brown, grey, yellow 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 Hyaloclastite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.