Know all about Diabase and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Diabase appears Vesicular and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Schist is shiny. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver 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 Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.