Know all about Diabase and Serpentinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks while Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Serpentinite is Earthy. Diabase appears Vesicular and Serpentinite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Serpentinite is waxy and dull. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Serpentinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, 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 Serpentinite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.