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