Know all about Diabase and Ijolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular. Diabase appears Vesicular and Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Ijolite is greasy to dull. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white 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 Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.