Know all about Diabase and Metapelite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Metapelite is Foliated. Diabase appears Vesicular and Metapelite appears Banded. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Metapelite is earthy. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey 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 Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.