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