Know all about Diabase and Norite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Norite is Phaneritic. Diabase appears Vesicular and Norite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Diabase and Norite is not available. Diabase and Norite are available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Diabase and Norite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.