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