Know all about Diabase and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Diabase appears Vesicular and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Laterite is dull. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red 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 Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.